Condoralex
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Condoralex

Also known as Alessandro Generotti, former Corporal Major and Italian Army Paratrooper. Military Parachutist Badge No. 192806. 186th Parachute Regiment “Folgore” / 5th Parachute Battalion “El Alamein” / 13th Parachute Company “Condor”. Founder and administrator of BRIGATAFOLGORE.NET and DIFESANEWS.COM. Professional blogger and IT specialist, cybersecurity expert, specialising in data analysis, process management and artificial intelligence (AI). Ordinary Member of the Italian National Paratroopers Association (A.N.P.d’I.), Siena Branch.

Recent articles

ITB Exocet: the Argentine (naval) missile that hit the Royal Navy from land and foreshadowed a modern lesson on coastal warfare
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ITB Exocet: the Argentine (naval) missile that hit the Royal Navy from land and foreshadowed a modern lesson on coastal warfare

During the Falklands War, the Argentine Navy ingeniously adapted the naval Exocet MM38 missiles for land launch through...

07 June 2026

The Multidomain Paradox: When Decision Superiority Clashes with Resource Shortages
National

The Multidomain Paradox: When Decision Superiority Clashes with Resource Shortages

The evolution of air defense requires a balance between investments in drones (UAS) and the GCAP program for sixth-gener...

07 June 2026

Common Defense, Crosetto's Turning Point: Let's Build a Great Continental Project
National

Common Defense, Crosetto's Turning Point: Let's Build a Great Continental Project

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto proposes a new European military alliance, also open to Ukraine, to reduce depen...

06 June 2026

Beyond Doctrine: How Ukraine Redefined Modern Infantry Tactics
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Beyond Doctrine: How Ukraine Redefined Modern Infantry Tactics

The conflict in Ukraine has revolutionized land warfare, making a technological infantry central, dispersed in small nuc...

06 June 2026

European Defense at Risk: The United States Initiates Further Withdrawal of Strategic Forces from NATO
International

European Defense at Risk: The United States Initiates Further Withdrawal of Strategic Forces from NATO

The United States drastically reduces its contribution to NATO's rapid response force, withdrawing key naval, air, and s...

06 June 2026

Saber Strike 26: the paratroopers of the Folgore in the NATO multinational device in Finland
Airborne

Saber Strike 26: the paratroopers of the Folgore in the NATO multinational device in Finland

The multinational exercise “Saber Strike 26” concluded in Finland, part of the NATO “Sword 26” device, with the particip...

05 June 2026

Here is a Squad-Level C-UAS Capability
National

Here is a Squad-Level C-UAS Capability

The increase of micro and nano drones in warfare requires immediate squad-level defense. The SMASH 2000LE system by SMAR...

05 June 2026

The Mangusta and Fenice of the Army are an already available C-UAS capability
National

The Mangusta and Fenice of the Army are an already available C-UAS capability

The recent successes of French attack helicopters in neutralizing kamikaze drones demonstrate the effectiveness of rotar...

05 June 2026

Admiral Cavo Dragone: Moscow wants what it lost with the fall of the USSR
International

Admiral Cavo Dragone: Moscow wants what it lost with the fall of the USSR

The balance of global security is being redefined amid USA-Europe tensions, conflicts in Ukraine and Iran. NATO, led by...

04 June 2026

UK – 9th Deep Recce Strike Brigade, assigned to the ARRC. A winning idea for employing Reservists within NATO.
International

UK – 9th Deep Recce Strike Brigade, assigned to the ARRC. A winning idea for employing Reservists within NATO.

The British Army has created the 9th Deep Recce Strike Brigade, under NATO ARRC command, to enhance deep reconnaissance,...

04 June 2026

The Bow and the String: Why Italy Needs a Joint Logistic Command Under COVI
National

The Bow and the String: Why Italy Needs a Joint Logistic Command Under COVI

Italy must overcome the logistical fragmentation between Army, Navy, and Air Force by creating an integrated Joint Logis...

04 June 2026

Space to the Air Force, Underwater to the Navy: Why Cyber Belongs to the Army
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Space to the Air Force, Underwater to the Navy: Why Cyber Belongs to the Army

The global debate on the governance of new military domains sees in the USA the proposal to entrust the Cyber Force to t...

04 June 2026

Hi-tech Shield Against Drones: Beretta's Breakthrough is Called Livet
National

Hi-tech Shield Against Drones: Beretta's Breakthrough is Called Livet

Beretta Defense Technologies presents Livet, an automated turret with artificial intelligence to neutralize hostile dron...

03 June 2026

Killer from Space: the new Ukrainian drone is controlled via satellite from anywhere in the world
International

Killer from Space: the new Ukrainian drone is controlled via satellite from anywhere in the world

Ukraine has developed Adis, a heavy quadcopter drone with satellite control that eliminates the limits of traditional ra...

03 June 2026

The UK Uncertainty Shakes the GCAP: Without Germany, the Sixth-Generation Fighter is an Impossible Gamble for Italy
National

The UK Uncertainty Shakes the GCAP: Without Germany, the Sixth-Generation Fighter is an Impossible Gamble for Italy

The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a project for the sixth-generation fighter Tempest, is in crisis: the United Kin...

03 June 2026

June 2nd – La Folgore Launches the Flag over Rome
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June 2nd – La Folgore Launches the Flag over Rome

During the Republic Day, the Paratroopers Brigade "Folgore" performed a spectacular jump over Rome, with five specialist...

02 June 2026

June 2nd – 3 Thoughts Out Loud
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June 2nd – 3 Thoughts Out Loud

June 2nd invites reflection on the Republic, born from sacrifice and defended by military strength and the alliance with...

02 June 2026

The Pentagon Capitulates to Drone Priority. A $54 Billion Plan Ready
International

The Pentagon Capitulates to Drone Priority. A $54 Billion Plan Ready

The United States is revolutionizing defense by focusing on economical and expendable drones, capable of dismantling sop...

01 June 2026

Japan-Ukraine Deploy Terra Drone – A Good Opportunity for Italy?
International

Japan-Ukraine Deploy Terra Drone – A Good Opportunity for Italy?

Terra Drone, a Japanese leader in advanced drones, has initiated the operational use of the Terra A2, a fixed-wing inter...

01 June 2026

Drones in Network: The New Russian Mesh Network Strategy to Bypass Ukrainian Electronic Warfare
International

Drones in Network: The New Russian Mesh Network Strategy to Bypass Ukrainian Electronic Warfare

Russian forces use mesh networks to link Shahed and Gerbera drones, extending remote control deep into Ukraine. This tec...

31 May 2026

Ukraine – the Army of Drones and the Real War Video Game
International

Ukraine – the Army of Drones and the Real War Video Game

In Ukraine, the army uses attack drones piloted like video games, with a points system (ePoints) rewarding each enemy so...

31 May 2026

Germany and Italy Drones are the Priority – The Lesson of the Ukrainian Conflict – VIDEO
Blog

Germany and Italy Drones are the Priority – The Lesson of the Ukrainian Conflict – VIDEO

The war in Ukraine shows that FPV drones, artificial intelligence, and unmanned vehicles are surpassing traditional tank...

31 May 2026

The Paradox of the Folgore and the C-27 Card: The Wear of the C-130J and the Tactical Transport Crossroads in the Era of New Tankers
Blog

The Paradox of the Folgore and the C-27 Card: The Wear of the C-130J and the Tactical Transport Crossroads in the Era of New Tankers

Italy faces the wear of the C-130J Hercules, pillars of now outdated tactical transport, limiting the training and readi...

31 May 2026

The Romanian Wake-Up Call: Why Italy Must Invest in Drones and Forget Super-Jets
National

The Romanian Wake-Up Call: Why Italy Must Invest in Drones and Forget Super-Jets

The incursion of the Russian drone in Romania highlights the new asymmetric threat: low-cost drones and anti-drone syste...

30 May 2026

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