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Defense and International Missions Veteran - Application Provisions (pdf)
The Decree of the Minister of Defense of February 21, 2025, expands recognitions for military personnel, establishing th...
28 January 2026
The Army Accelerates: The Lynx Changes the Way the Land Force Operates
At the CEPOLISPE Center, the armored vehicle Lynx was delivered to the Italian Army, the base of the future A2CS system....
28 January 2026
The Italian Army at Motor Bike EXPO 2026: Tradition, Innovation, and Communication
The Italian Army at Motor Bike Expo 2026 showcased military vehicles and historical and modern motorcycles, highlighting...
28 January 2026
The Chief of Staff of the Army at the 235th “Piceno”: training the Soldiers of tomorrow
The Chief of Staff of the Army, General Carmine Masiello, visited the 235th Volunteer Training Regiment “Piceno”, emphas...
28 January 2026
Ship Alpino and Nikolajewka: a motto that unites Navy and Army
On the 83rd anniversary of the battle of Nikolajewka, the Italian Navy pays tribute to the sacrifice of the Alpini, symb...
27 January 2026
General Portolano: in Afghanistan Italian Soldiers Operated on the Front Line
The Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Luciano Portolano, former Commander of the “Sassari” Brigade and the Regional Command W...
27 January 2026
The Italian Air Force in Flight: Two Life-Saving Missions in Less Than 24 Hours for a 21-Month-Old Child and a 2-Month-Old Infant
In a few hours, the Italian Air Force carried out two emergency medical transport missions, transferring a 21-month-old...
25 January 2026
70th Wing: Airplane Pilot Wings awarded to Cadets of the first course of the Air Force Academy
At the 70th Wing in Latina, 36 Cadet Pilots of the Air Force Academy received the Golden Eagle, symbolizing the completi...
25 January 2026
The Commander of the Land Operational Forces at MND-S: between strategic vision, advanced training, and allied integration
21 January 2026
The cost of the GCAP fighter for Italy rises to 21 billion dollars
The cost of the GCAP program, a sixth-generation fighter developed by Italy, the United Kingdom, and Japan, has risen fr...
20 January 2026
Crosetto's Defense Reform: What Changes (and Why) in the New Armed Forces Project
The Minister of Defense, Guido Crosetto, initiates a reform to modernize the Italian Armed Forces, focusing on personnel...
19 January 2026
Strade Sicure: between military deployment and national security
17 January 2026
Why Beretta Should Become the Strategic Supplier of Micro-Drones for the Italian Army (Attritable and Individual)
The war in Ukraine has highlighted the strategic importance of "attritable" micro-drones in modern combat. Italy aims to...
14 January 2026
72nd Wing in Viterbo: The Air Force reorganizes helicopter training
13 January 2026
Italian Navy: Operational Readiness and Special Forces at the Core of Maritime Security
The Italian Navy, with the COMSUBIN Command, maintains high readiness to protect maritime routes and infrastructures fro...
11 January 2026
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
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
Territory Security: The Italian Army Deploys Bomb Disposal Experts from the 4th Engineer Regiment in Milazzo
05 January 2026
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
COSMO-SkyMed CSG-FM3 Launched: Defense Enhances Earth Observation
Italy strengthens its leadership in Earth Observation with the launch of the COSMO-SkyMed CSG-FM3 satellite, the third o...
03 January 2026
The Price of Peace: Mattarella Remembers Kindu
In the end-of-year speech 2025, President Mattarella remembered the Kindu massacre, where thirteen Italian aviators were...
01 January 2026
Strade Sicure in the Budget: Crosetto's Consistency that Halts Expansion and Clarifies the Role of the Military
With the new economic budget, the debate on the "Strade Sicure" operation returns. Defense Minister Crosetto opposes the...
31 December 2025
Hannoun Case and Hybrid Warfare
30 December 2025
Italian Air Force, race against time: a C-130J of the 46th Air Brigade saves a 6-year-old girl between Bari and Rome
On the evening of December 27, a C-130J of the 46th Air Brigade of Pisa carried out an urgent medical transport, boardin...
29 December 2025
