At the Parachute Training Centre of the Folgore Parachute Brigade, a significant cooperation activity with a delegation of the 31st Parachute Regiment of the 1st Parachute Brigade of the Rapid Reaction Division of the German Armed Forces was concluded. The aim of the meeting was to verify the compatibility between the EPC-C parachute, supplied to the 'Folgore', [...].
As anticipated in this March article, NRDC-ITA, commanded by General C.A. Paratrooper Lorenzo D'Addario, officially took over the leadership of the Allied Reaction Force (ARF) for the next three years. The inauguration ceremony was held at NRDC-ITA's operational headquarters in Solbiate Olona. Present were General Christopher G. Cavoli, Supreme Commander of the Allied Reaction [...]
Italian paratroopers from Brigade Folgore recently took part in a major multinational exercise in Sweden, once again demonstrating their exceptional level of preparedness and operational capability. The training event, named "Swift Response 2024", took place in the areas of Skillingaryd, Hagshult and Kvarn, and is an integral part of the NATO Steadfast Defender 24 multi-domain exercise [...]
General Bryan Fenton, commander of the US Special Operations Command, recently stated that British special forces are operating in Ukraine. During an interview with the Associated Press, Fenton spoke of plans to restructure Green Beret teams, based on lessons learned from British special forces deployed in Ukraine. Fenton explained that [...]
During Exercise Swift Response in Estonia, paratroopers from the 3rd Parachute Regiment Battalion (3 PARA BG) demonstrated their considerable firepower, supported by Typhoon fighters, AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and artillery. The exercise involved a 48-hour live-fire mission to clear and maintain a system of trenches [...].
Armoured Brigade 'Ariete' recently completed one of its most ambitious exercises, called 'Steel Temper'. The exercise was distinguished by its high degree of realism, replicating the conditions of a current conflict under the aegis of NATO's Article 5, which provides for the collective defence of alliance members. "Steel Temper," planned to increase and refine [...]
At a time of rising geopolitical tensions, mainly caused by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the Noble Blueprint 24 exercise is particularly significant. Recently concluded at the Novo Selo Training Area, this activity involved over 400 soldiers from the Multinational Battle Group Bulgaria (MNBG BGR), aiming to strengthen interoperability and integration between forces [...]
During his appearance yesterday on 'Quarta Repubblica' on Rete4, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto raised significant questions regarding Italy's defence capability in an increasingly tense global context. His words cast a critical light on the country's state of military readiness, especially in relation to the growing threat posed by [...]
In a recent conference, held at the NRDC-ITA operational headquarters, the Allied Reaction Force (ARF) leaders met to outline strategies for the now approaching operational date of the new force. The ARF Component Commanders' Conference saw the active participation of all the tactical level unit Commanders, who starting from […]
In an unprecedented feat celebrating female courage and determination, over 100 female paratroopers from six battalions of the US Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, stationed between Germany and Italy, gathered at the Aviano Air Base to participate in the first all-female airborne operation. On a day [...]
