ReArm Europe: 800 Billion for European Defence
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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 [...]
In the course of an unprecedented evening, President Donald Trump carried out a radical restructuring of the US military leadership, removing the top leadership of the Pentagon. According to sources consulted, Friday night saw the dismissal of the Chief of Staff, General Charles Q. Brown, moments before the Secretary of Defence, [...]
On 1 March 2025, the city of Sassari is preparing to pay tribute to the Sassari Brigade on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of its establishment. The celebration will take place in Piazza d'Italia, where an official ceremony will be held for the return of the Sassarini from Lebanon, after six months of deployment as part of the United Nations Unifil mission [...].