The Italian Army is poised for a generational leap with the introduction of the Lynx KF41, the tracked combat vehicle developed by Rheinmetall to replace the Dardo as part of the Army Armored Combat System (AICS) programme. This ambitious modernisation plan involves the production of around 1,000 vehicles, divided into five variants and sixteen configurations, to respond [...]
In recent interviews, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, former COFS Commander and Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, emphasised that 'peace is not free, but war is immensely more expensive'. He highlighted the need to increase military spending more efficiently, pointing out that the fragmentation between [...]
The KF51 Panther, produced by Rheinmetall in joint venture with Leonardo, represents a revolution in the main battle tank (MBT) concept, designed without the limitations of past technology. By integrating the latest innovations, the KF51 Panther offers an unprecedented level of lethality, advanced protection and full digitisation for the capabilities [...]
General Giuseppe Scuderi, former Commander of the 187th Parachute Regiment 'Folgore', has been promoted to Division General, thus reaching a new prestigious milestone in a career of excellence. Recently appointed Chief of Staff of the "Vittorio Veneto" Division, he officially took up the post in November 2024, bringing with him a wealth of experience and [...]
The Chief of Staff of the Army, Lieutenant General Carmine Masiello, visited the 'Vittorio Veneto' Division, where he was welcomed by Lieutenant General Massimiliano Quarto. During the visit, General Masiello received a detailed report on the progress of the Multinational Division South (MND-S) and the preparedness of the Division Headquarters, [...].
The handover ceremony between the 62nd Infantry Regiment “Sicilia” and the 183rd Paratroopers Regiment “Nembo” as the unit leading the Regional Command West of the KFOR mission took place at Campo “Villaggio Italia” (Pejë/Peć, Kosovo). The event, chaired by Major General Enrico Barduani, Commander of the KFOR mission, was attended by numerous authorities […]
The former Commander of the 187th Parachute Regiment Folgore, Brigadier General Nicola Mandolesi, has officially assumed command of the Italian contingent in Lebanon as part of the UNIFIL mission. The changeover ceremony took place at the "Millevoi" base in Shama, in the presence of the head of mission and UNIFIL commander, Spanish Lieutenant General Aldo Lázaro Sáenz, [...].
The Italian Ministry of Defence has confirmed plans to purchase up to 380 new tanks and over 1,000 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) as part of two major procurement programmes. The first programme is aimed at replacing the outdated C1 and C2 Ariete tanks with a new fleet based on the [...]
The Chief of Staff of the Army, Carmine Masiello, presented the guidelines of his assignment to the Defense Committee of the Chamber, highlighting the need for a cultural revolution in the Army to address new security challenges. The international context, marked by conflicts such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, tensions in the Middle East and instability in the Balkans […]
According to Global Firepower's 2025 report, Italy ranks tenth among the world's military powers, surpassing many other European nations and ranking just behind France in the European community. This position reflects a balance of land, naval and air forces, combined with a robust defence strategy and military spending in [...].
