The Army at the service of the citizen: major ordnance clearance work from north to south

Over the past few days, the Italian Army, through the qualified and specialised work of the combat engineers belonging to the 8th Engineer Parachute Regiment 'Folgore', the 10th Engineer Guards Regiment in Cremona and the 4th Engineer Regiment of the Aosta Brigade, has carried out essential operations to clear and destroy war devices in various regions of Italy, namely in [...].

NATO, new ARF force ready, Parachutist General Lorenzo D'Addario meets Commanders

In a recent conference, held at the NRDC-ITA operational headquarters, the Allied Reaction Force (ARF) leaders met to outline strategies for the now approaching operational date of the new force. The ARF Component Commanders' Conference saw the active participation of all the tactical level unit Commanders, who starting from […]

Farewell to General Paolo Inzerilli, head of Gladio between 1974 and 1986

The passing of General Paolo Inzerilli, announced in recent hours by the Italian volunteer association 'Stay Behind', marks the end of a central figure in the history of the Italian secret services. Inzerilli, who served as Chief of Staff of SISMI and commanded the Gladio structure in Italy, has left us at the age of 90. His [...]

The Folgore and the honour of arms: a recognition between heroism and oblivion

In the Second World War, the honour of arms represented a tribute of extraordinary moral value, bestowed on those military units that, although defeated, demonstrated exemplary courage and tenacity. This ancient chivalric recognition from Roman times, which allowed the defeated army to maintain its dignity through symbolic gestures of respect, had among its [...]

Historic all-female launch of the 173rd US Airborne Brigade in Italy

In an unprecedented feat celebrating female courage and determination, over 100 female paratroopers from six battalions of the US Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, stationed between Germany and Italy, gathered at the Aviano Air Base to participate in the first all-female airborne operation. On a day [...]

They fooled the Nazis: Gold Medal to the Ghost Army

On 22 March 2024, a memorable page in US military history was celebrated with the awarding of the Congressional Gold Medal to the Phantom Army, a group of valiant American soldiers who, with ingenuity and courage, contributed significantly to the Allied victory during World War II. Their extraordinary mission, shrouded in secrecy for decades, utilised [...]

US denial of Special Forces presence in Taiwan

On 20 March, an official denial came from Washington concerning the alleged permanent presence of US special forces on the island of Kinmen, a territory belonging to Taiwan and located in close proximity to mainland China. Admiral John Aquilino, head of the US Indo-Pacific Command, clarified the situation during a hearing at the U.S. House Committee [...].

Second stage of the exhibition "Mogadishu - Somalia - Check Point Pasta 1993-2023″.

The Army Application and Training Command School is hosting the second stage of the exhibition "Mogadishu - Somalia - Check Point Pasta 1993-2023", following its inauguration at the Military Academy of Modena. Through a photographic narrative, the exhibition traces a crucial period in the recent history of the international intervention in Somalia, between 1992 and [...]

131 officers promoted to the rank of lieutenant in the 201st 'EXEMPTION' course

131 Officers of the 201st 'Esempio' Course marked an important step forward in their military career by obtaining the rank of Lieutenant in a ceremony held at the Arsenal Palace, headquarters of the Training Command and Application School. The ceremony marked the conclusion of a rigorous training course and the transition to new responsibilities. [...]

Arkansas deploys National Guard soldiers to the US-Mexico border

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the deployment of Arkansas National Guard soldiers to the southern US border in Texas to assist state authorities in their efforts to combat illegal immigration. Approximately 40 members of the Arkansas National Guard will be deployed from 1 April to 30 May in Eagle Pass, Texas, as confirmed by the [...]