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.

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How US Special Forces Seized MARINERA in the North Atlantic - VIDEO
Special Forces

How US Special Forces Seized MARINERA in the North Atlantic - VIDEO

After a weeks-long chase, the US seized the tanker Bella 1 (renamed Marinera) suspected of circumventing oil sanctions b...

10 January 2026

COFS the pivot of the Special Forces reform desired by General Portolano
Special Forces

COFS the pivot of the Special Forces reform desired by General Portolano

The reform of the Italian Special Forces, led by General Portolano, aims to transform the COFS into a central and rapid...

10 January 2026

Greece, conscription reform from 2026: more training and stricter rules
International

Greece, conscription reform from 2026: more training and stricter rules

Greece reforms military conscription from 2026, focusing service in the Army with longer and specialized training. It re...

10 January 2026

Defense, clash in the majority: the real problem is Strategic Culture while the external threat is already knocking at the door
Blog

Defense, clash in the majority: the real problem is Strategic Culture while the external threat is already knocking at the door

09 January 2026

The Navy SEALs Change Physical Tests
International

The Navy SEALs Change Physical Tests

The US Navy updates physical tests for operational profiles like Navy SEALs, SWCC, EOD, and fleet divers, introducing th...

09 January 2026

Carl Gustaf M4: a Capability Multiplier for the Paratroopers Brigade “Folgore”
Airborne

Carl Gustaf M4: a Capability Multiplier for the Paratroopers Brigade “Folgore”

The Italian Ministry of Defense launches the multi-year program to equip the Army, particularly the Paratroopers Brigade...

08 January 2026

Trapani-Birgi: International F-35 Training Center and NATO Hub
National

Trapani-Birgi: International F-35 Training Center and NATO Hub

Trapani-Birgi will become a key center for F-35 training in Europe, with 112.6 million euros allocated for the Lightning...

08 January 2026

Warrant Officer Paratrooper Innocenzo Marraudino Has Passed Away
Airborne

Warrant Officer Paratrooper Innocenzo Marraudino Has Passed Away

08 January 2026

Above and Below the Sea: Why the Italian Navy is Already “Deployed” in the New Maritime Duel
National

Above and Below the Sea: Why the Italian Navy is Already “Deployed” in the New Maritime Duel

The seizure of the tanker Marinera highlights a complex maritime competition, involving illicit trafficking, drone attac...

08 January 2026

Women in Combat: Efficiency, Requirements, and Political Decisions
International

Women in Combat: Efficiency, Requirements, and Political Decisions

Minister Crosetto stated that the Armed Forces must be efficient, not inclusive, emphasizing the importance of defining...

07 January 2026

On this day: January 7, 1797, the Tricolore is born, an idea of Italy is born
Blog

On this day: January 7, 1797, the Tricolore is born, an idea of Italy is born

On January 7, 1797, in Reggio Emilia, the Tricolore was adopted as the flag of the Cispadane Republic, marking the birth...

07 January 2026

The Active Protections of the Iron Fist on the Swedish CV90 Tank: why it also concerns Ariete, Dardo, and future Armored Vehicles
Blog

The Active Protections of the Iron Fist on the Swedish CV90 Tank: why it also concerns Ariete, Dardo, and future Armored Vehicles

Elbit Systems will supply BAE Systems Hägglunds with the Iron Fist system for European NATO CV90s, an advanced APS that...

07 January 2026

Iran, the protest that does not extinguish: internal crisis, international pressure, and risk of escalation
International

Iran, the protest that does not extinguish: internal crisis, international pressure, and risk of escalation

06 January 2026

Greenland: Why It Is Danish, Why It Interests the USA Today, and What Europe Can Do
International

Greenland: Why It Is Danish, Why It Interests the USA Today, and What Europe Can Do

06 January 2026

DropAir by ParaZero: Prospects for Precision Airdrop of the Folgore Brigade
Airborne

DropAir by ParaZero: Prospects for Precision Airdrop of the Folgore Brigade

The Folgore Paratroopers Brigade aims to increase resupply capability in hostile areas. The DropAir system by ParaZero c...

06 January 2026

ParaZero C-UAS Technology with Low Risk of Collateral Damage
International

ParaZero C-UAS Technology with Low Risk of Collateral Damage

ParaZero has received the first order for DefendAir, an anti-drone system that uses nets to capture hostile UAVs with mi...

06 January 2026

Territory Security: The Italian Army Deploys Bomb Disposal Experts from the 4th Engineer Regiment in Milazzo
National

Territory Security: The Italian Army Deploys Bomb Disposal Experts from the 4th Engineer Regiment in Milazzo

05 January 2026

Electromagnetic Concealment: New Technology from South Korea
International

Electromagnetic Concealment: New Technology from South Korea

A team from KAIST has developed a liquid metal ink (LMCP) that absorbs and modulates electromagnetic waves, making objec...

05 January 2026

France: MGCS Delayed, Transition Tank Increasingly Urgent
International

France: MGCS Delayed, Transition Tank Increasingly Urgent

The French Army is considering a “transition tank” to bridge the gap between the Leclerc XLR and the future MGCS, expect...

05 January 2026

Armée de Terre Rents Civil Aircraft for Paratrooper Training
Airborne

Armée de Terre Rents Civil Aircraft for Paratrooper Training

The French Ministry of Defense initiates a consultation to rent two civil aircraft with crew, intended for paratrooper t...

05 January 2026

The Venezuelan Air Defense System, the Great Lie
International

The Venezuelan Air Defense System, the Great Lie

The Venezuelan “dome,” presented as the most powerful air defense system in Latin America, is now revealed to be fragile...

04 January 2026

Artificial Intelligence Becomes Organic Capability: AI and ML Specialist Officers. Great Idea for Italy Too.
International

Artificial Intelligence Becomes Organic Capability: AI and ML Specialist Officers. Great Idea for Italy Too.

The U.S. Army has created the new 49B specialization for officers skilled in artificial intelligence and machine learnin...

04 January 2026

Trump on Venezuela: "Transition under US control, Venezuela will be rich again". Joint Chiefs of Staff Caine: "Our armed forces are unbeatable". Rubio: "Those who play with fire get burned"
International

Trump on Venezuela: "Transition under US control, Venezuela will be rich again". Joint Chiefs of Staff Caine: "Our armed forces are unbeatable". Rubio: "Those who play with fire get burned"

At Mar-a-Lago, Trump, Rubio, and General Caine described an unprecedented US military operation to capture Maduro in Car...

03 January 2026

The Italian Army receives the first Skynex system: technological breakthrough for C-UAS and SHORAD defense
National

The Italian Army receives the first Skynex system: technological breakthrough for C-UAS and SHORAD defense

On December 18, 2025, the Italian Army received the first Skynex system, becoming the first NATO country to deploy this...

03 January 2026

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