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Masiello serra le file — Droni, IA e trasparenza del campo di battaglia: la mutazione genetica della Forza Armata
Le lezioni del conflitto in Ucraina e della verifica a Monte Romano. Masiello: «Oggi l’Esercito o è tecnologico o non è. E l’automazione non cancella i doveri di comando: sarà sempre un essere umano a decidere sulla vita e sulla morte»
04 October 2026
Defense and Budget Cuts: Why the Italian Army Must Be the Priority for Renewal and Investment
Il dibattito sul Documento programmatico di finanza pubblica e sui tagli da 7 miliardi alla Difesa riguarda organici e r...
04 October 2026
Masiello Tightens Ranks — Hybrid Attacks, Sabotage and Interference. The Risk of Sliding into Open Conflict
The Italian Army Chief of Staff: “We are at war—hybrid, but still war.” On the risks of disinformation: “We are about to distribute a cognitive self-defense manual to our personnel.”
04 October 2026
Lebanon: Italian troops restore damaged roads in UNIFIL’s West Sector
In UNIFIL’s West Sector, Italian troops restored roads damaged during the hostilities.
02 October 2026
The Chief of Army Staff between Modena and Verona: General Masiello meets Officer Cadets and Volunteers in training
Carmine Masiello visits the Accademia Militare di Modena and the 85° RAV “Verona”, meeting Officer Cadets and VFI.
02 October 2026
Strade Sicure: General D’Addario meets LUAM Grouping troops in Rome
General Lorenzo D’Addario met in Rome with LUAM Grouping troops deployed in Operation Strade Sicure.
02 October 2026
Space and Defense: Argotec—led by former Folgore officer David Avino—and Rheinmetall score success with SpaceX
Il 1° ottobre 2026 un Falcon 9 di SpaceX ha portato in orbita dalla Vandenberg Space Force Base il primo satellite per s...
02 October 2026
Sicily, Aeronautica Militare HH-139B rescues hiker in Zingaro reserve
An HH-139B from the 82° Centro SAR recovered an injured woman in the Zingaro reserve and transported her to emergency services.
01 October 2026
Defense Committee approves 10,000 personnel for Strade Sicure
La Commissione Difesa ha approvato una risoluzione per l’impiego stabile di 10.000 militari nell’operazione Strade Sicur...
01 October 2026
Defense: General Iannucci (COVI) visits the Horn of Africa and Saudi Arabia: Red Sea security directly affects Italy's interests
Il Generale di Corpo d'Armata Giovanni Maria Iannucci, Comandante del COVI, ha visitato dal 22 al 24 settembre Gibuti, M...
30 September 2026
The Italian Army at the 89th Levante Fair: vehicles, training and recruitment on display in Bari
The Italian Army at the 89th Levante Fair in Bari with vehicles, training activities, health services and recruitment information.
30 September 2026
“Paolo Caccia Dominioni” Trophy: Italian, French and U.S. engineers compete in the Alps
Nine patrols of Italian, French and U.S. combat engineers faced more than 48 hours of tests in the Alps.
28 September 2026
Villafranca Piemonte grants honorary citizenship to the Italian Army
Villafranca Piemonte grants honorary citizenship to the Army and the City Seal to Crosetto and the Fanfara Taurinense.
28 September 2026
Parma, 500-pound aerial bomb defused: about 6,000 residents evacuated
In Parma, Army EOD technicians defused a 500-pound bomb. About 6,000 residents were evacuated.
28 September 2026
General Conserva visits the 60° Stormo in Guidonia: focus on training, personnel and infrastructure
Antonio Conserva visits the 60° Stormo in Guidonia, including gliding activities, discussions with personnel and a stop at the historic D.S.S.E.
28 September 2026
Luca Parmitano turns 50: from the Italian Air Force to missions aboard the International Space Station
Luca Parmitano turns 50: his Italian Air Force career, two ISS missions, spacewalks, and records.
27 September 2026
4 Italian Bersaglieri wounded in Latvia during a NATO exercise
Quattro bersaglieri dell’11° Reggimento sono rimasti feriti durante un’esercitazione NATO ad Ādaži, in Lettonia: colpi p...
26 September 2026
Sassari, Chamber commemorative medal awarded to Bersagliere Samuele Fasolo: saved a 15-year-old from harassment by 5 foreigners in Cagliari
A Sassari il bersagliere della Brigata Sassari Samuele Fasolo è stato premiato con una medaglia commemorativa della Came...
25 September 2026
Susa, paratroopers’ monument vandalized: case holding El Alamein sand damaged
In Susa, the paratroopers’ monument was vandalized: Tricolore on the ground, El Alamein case shattered, and graffiti on the road.
25 September 2026
Forio Honors the Esercito Italiano with Civic Honors
Forio awards Civic Honors to the Esercito Italiano. Recognition for units and officers for their commitment to the Ischia community
25 September 2026
General Masiello Meets Military Chaplains: “An Essential Presence in the Lives of Our Soldiers”
Masiello meets Military Chaplains in Rome. The crucial role of listening and support for soldiers and their families was highlighted
25 September 2026
Officer cadets of the 207th Fermezza course received by Pope Leo XIV
Cadets of the 207th Fermezza course at the Accademia Militare received by Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter's Square with Major General Messina
24 September 2026
Space, Defence and Technological Sovereignty
Space, defence and cybersecurity at the centre of the General States of the Space Economy. The Chief of Staff of the Air Force emphasizes strategic importance
24 September 2026
Thirty-two fallen soldiers from the Great War return home after a century
Thirty-two fallen soldiers from the First World War buried in Slovenia return to Italy. Ceremony at Redipuglia and transfer to the Oslavia ossuary
24 September 2026
