The Paratroopers of the 183rd Regiment Nembo, engaged in the NATO Joint Enterprise operation, play a key role in patrolling the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) that separates Kosovo from Serbia. The activity, entrusted to the 183rd Regiment as a framework unit of the Regional Command West (RC-W), involves the control of an area of approximately 8,000 square kilometers, […]
A TCCC training course and two refresher seminars for Military Rescuers (So.Mi.) were recently concluded at the Multifunctional Training Complex of the Folgore Parachute Brigade in Livorno. These programmes, organised by the 'Folgore' Brigade in cooperation with the Army's Military Health and Veterinary School, involved more than 60 participants from the Folgore, the [...]
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Europe stands at an historic crossroads in the conflict in Ukraine. The summit hosted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer marked a turning point, with a call to action to ensure a just and lasting peace. 'This is not the time for more talk, it is time for action,' Starmer declared. A limited truce and [...]
The historic company of the 186th Parachute Regiment Folgore, part of the 5th Parachute Battalion El Alamein, was temporarily closed at the end of 2019. Today it is officially operational again. From the glory of El Alamein to Siena, passing through Livorno Born with the Parachute Division in the Royal Parachute School in Tarquinia, in July 1942, the XIII Company, framed in the 5th [...].
Europe opens up the possibility to invest in European defence without deficit restrictions: an extraordinary opportunity for economic recovery and national security. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has given the green light to exclude military spending from the Stability Pact, allowing Italy to strengthen its defence capabilities without compromising [...]
The Italian government has approved a decree that provides for the mobilisation of almost 3,000 military personnel in battle dress, ready to intervene rapidly in international crisis scenarios. This task force is part of NATO's Allied Reaction Forces (ARF) and is designed to reinforce deterrence and security in the main areas of [...]
With the signing of the Decree by the Minister of Defence, Hon. Guido Crosetto, a significant step has been taken in the recognition of the value and commitment of those who have served Italy in the armed forces. The institution of the titles of 'Defence Veteran' and 'Veteran of International Missions', together with the official celebration of 11 November as the Day of the [...]
The "Advanced" Course for Remote-Piloted Aircraft Operators in the "mini" and "micro" (APRM) category, held at the 41st IMINT Regiment "Cordenons" Training Centre, was successfully concluded in recent days. The training activity, which began on 27 January, played a key role in the development of the Armed Force's "Tactical Bubble" project, ensuring [...]
In recent days, Italy has been the scene of a series of cyber attacks involving numerous sectors, highlighting the vulnerability of the national digital infrastructure. The pro-Russian hacker group NoName057(16), active since March 2022, has intensified its operations against institutional sites and major companies, exploiting the Distributed Denial of [...]
