La Sandhurst Military Competition 2025, tenutasi presso la United States Military Academy di West Point, ha visto la partecipazione di una rappresentativa di ufficiali italiani della Scuola Ufficiali dell’Esercito. La competizione, che ha coinvolto 48 squadre da 16 Paesi, si è svolta su un percorso di circa 40 km e ha avuto una durata di […]
Tallinn, Estonia - The 18th edition of the Conference of European Armies for Noncommissioned Officers (CEANCO), the annual event dedicated to the confrontation between the senior NCOs of the Armed Forces of NATO and partner countries, took place a few days ago. Representing the Italian Army was First Lieutenant Michele Romano, current Non-Commissioned Officer [...].
In recent years, the increasing use of drones, both in the civil and military domains, has posed new challenges to national security. The Italian Armed Forces have recognised the need to develop and implement effective systems to counter these unconventional aerial threats. The Centre of Excellence Counter Mini/Micro Remotely Piloted Aircraft (C-M/M APR) in Sabaudia, [...]
The Italian Army is preparing to celebrate a historic milestone: the 164th anniversary of its constitution. An occasion to reflect on the decades of commitment and sacrifice that this Armed Force has dedicated to the defence of the Nation and the support of Italian communities. The celebrations will take place from 1 to 4 May 2025 in Bari, in Piazza Libertà, [...].
With the signing of the contract between the Terrestrial Armaments Directorate (TERRARM) and the IOC (Iveco-Oto Melara Consortium, composed in equal parts of IDV and Leonardo), the programme for the new Medium Armoured Vehicle 30 New Generation (VBM 30 NG) got underway. This programme concerns a profound evolution of the FRECCIA, the 8×8 rotary vehicle in service [...].
Today, 25 April, the Lagunaris of the 'Serenissima' Regiment celebrate their patron saint, St Mark the Evangelist. This date, which coincides with the death of the Evangelist, is a moment of deep reflection and pride for the amphibious soldiers of the Italian Army. St. Mark is not only the protector of the city of Venice, but also the living symbol of the [...]
From 1 to 4 May 2025, the city of Bari will host the official celebrations for the 164th anniversary of the founding of the Italian Army, an anniversary that combines tradition, national pride and popular participation. The date of 4 May in fact recalls a fundamental moment in our history: in 1861, the Minister of War Manfredo Fanti decreed [...]
Riyadh, April 2025 - From 14 to 17 April, a significant institutional mission was held by General of the Army Corps Carmine Masiello, Chief of Staff of the Italian Army, in Saudi Arabia, aimed at consolidating and strengthening the already solid ties between the Italian and Saudi Armed Forces. A key moment to reaffirm the role [...]
The year 2025 marks a moment of great importance in relations between the Italian and Brazilian armies. A significant meeting took place between Army General Carmine Masiello, Chief of Staff of the Italian Army, and the Commander of the Brazilian Army, Army General Tomás Miguel Miné Ribeiro Paiva, on an official visit to Italy. [...]
With the approval by the Chamber of Deputies, Italy confirms its military and civilian commitment in the main international theaters also for 2025. The measure, supported across the board by government forces and part of the opposition, provides for a total expenditure of approximately 1.5 billion euros, destined for the continuation and expansion of Italian missions abroad. […]
