The visit to Italy by a delegation from the Polish Armed Forces concluded on October 21, 2026, at Palazzo Esercito. The delegation was led by the Commander General of the Polish Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Marek Sokolowski.
The delegation met with the Chief of Staff of the Italian Army, Lieutenant General Carmine Masiello. Discussions focused on the international security environment and the evolution of operational scenarios.
During the talks, the strength of cooperation between Italy and Poland was also reaffirmed.
Drones and artillery take center stage
Topics addressed included the development and employment of drones, emerging technologies and artificial intelligence. The meeting also covered cooperation in the long-range land artillery sector.
The two delegations also discussed operations in the third dimension. The Italian Army’s statement described these areas as increasingly relevant on modern battlefields.
Masiello receives Polish medal
During the visit, General Masiello was awarded the Gold Medal of the Polish Armed Forces, known as the “Złoty Medal Wojska Polskiego”.
The honor was granted by the Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Poland. According to the Italian Army, the award reflects the bond between the two armies.
The relationship is founded on honor, discipline, loyalty and a spirit of sacrifice—values reflected in the shared commitment of the two countries’ service members to meet current challenges and contribute to international peace and stability.
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