From El Alamein to the present: the 13th Parachute Company

From El Alamein to the present: the 13th Parachute Company 'Condor' is back in operation

The historic company of the 186th Parachute Regiment Folgore, part of the 5th Parachute Battalion El Alamein, was temporarily closed at the end of 2019. Today it is officially operational again. From the glory of El Alamein to Siena, passing through Livorno Born with the Parachute Division in the Royal Parachute School in Tarquinia, in July 1942, the XIII Company, framed in the 5th [...].

Italy: 3,000 Soldiers Ready - Parachutist General Lorenzo D'Addario to Command Allied Reaction Forces (ARF) - brigatafolgore.net

Italy: 3,000 Soldiers Ready - Parachutist General Lorenzo D'Addario in Command of the Allied Reaction Forces (ARF)

The Italian government has approved a decree that provides for the mobilisation of almost 3,000 military personnel in battle dress, ready to intervene rapidly in international crisis scenarios. This task force is part of NATO's Allied Reaction Forces (ARF) and is designed to reinforce deterrence and security in the main areas of [...]

Course

Advanced" APRM Operators Course for Folgore Parachutists

The "Advanced" Course for Remote-Piloted Aircraft Operators in the "mini" and "micro" (APRM) category, held at the 41st IMINT Regiment "Cordenons" Training Centre, was successfully concluded in recent days. The training activity, which began on 27 January, played a key role in the development of the Armed Force's "Tactical Bubble" project, ensuring [...]

Dragon 1-2025:

Dragon 1-2025: 'Fire' for the 185th Parachute Artillery Folgore

The fire drill called 'Drago 1-2025', organised by the 185th Parachute Artillery Regiment Folgore, ended at the Monte Romano military firing range. This activity, carried out annually, represents an important preparation opportunity for the Yellow Devils, allowing them to refine and improve strategies, techniques, operational procedures and fire support capabilities [...].

The new Corps NCO of the Parachute Brigade Folgore - brigatafolgore.net

The new Corps NCO of the Parachute Brigade Folgore

In Livorno, at the historic Villa Ruspoli, the solemn handover ceremony of the Parachute Brigade NCO Folgore was held. In the presence of the Commander of the Brigade, Brigadier General Federico Bernacca, 1st Lieutenant Alessandro Pellegrino handed over to 1st Lieutenant Quirino D'Amico, the new Corps NCO, after more than [...].

Parachutist Officer Giuseppe Scuderi promoted to Division General - brigatafolgore.net

Parachutist Officer Giuseppe Scuderi promoted to Division General

General Giuseppe Scuderi, former Commander of the 187th Parachute Regiment 'Folgore', has been promoted to Division General, thus reaching a new prestigious milestone in a career of excellence. Recently appointed Chief of Staff of the "Vittorio Veneto" Division, he officially took up the post in November 2024, bringing with him a wealth of experience and [...]

Change of leadership for KFOR mission, 183rd Parachute Regiment Nembo takes over Regional Command West - brigatafolgore.net

Change of leadership for the KFOR mission, the 183rd Parachute Regiment Nembo takes command of Regional Command West

The handover ceremony between the 62nd Infantry Regiment “Sicilia” and the 183rd Paratroopers Regiment “Nembo” as the unit leading the Regional Command West of the KFOR mission took place at Campo “Villaggio Italia” (Pejë/Peć, Kosovo). The event, chaired by Major General Enrico Barduani, Commander of the KFOR mission, was attended by numerous authorities […]

The 185th RRAO Regiment

The 185th RRAO Regiment 'Folgore' receives the F Squadron Historical Banner

At the “Pisacane” barracks in Livorno, a ceremony full of historical significance was held for the 185th Target Acquisition Regiment (RRAO) “Folgore”. Colonel Marco Margutti, Commander of the 185th RRAO, a unit included in the special forces since 2018, received the historical banner of the Reconnaissance Squadron “F”, a symbol of the courage and sacrifice of the […]

Forty new engineers for the 8th Engineer Regiment battalion of the 'Folgore' Parachute Brigade - brigatafolgore.net

Forty new engineers for the 8th Engineer Regiment battalion of the 'Folgore' Parachute Brigade

In Legnago, at the headquarters of the 8th Parachute Engineers Regiment Folgore, the ceremony for the delivery of the department's shoulder pad to 40 new parachute sappers took place. The prestigious symbol was awarded by the regiment's Commander, Colonel Daniele D'Ambrogio, marking the official entry of the newly assigned into the great family of the sapper engineers. The new sappers, recruited […]

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