At the Novo Selo Training Area in Bulgaria, the handover of command of the NATO Forward Land Force Battle Group to the 132nd Tank Regiment from Cordenons took place. The event marks a new phase for the Italian contingent in Bulgaria, currently made up of soldiers from the 6th Bersaglieri Regiment from Trapani.

The handover of the baton from the 6th Regiment Bersaglieri to the 132nd Tank Regiment was sealed by the joint custody of the Cordenons Regimental Standard and the 6th Regimental War Flag, symbols of courage and dedication to the service of the country. At the end of the formal ceremony, the 6th Regiment's War Flag will return to Italy, leaving the command of the multinational Battle Group in the hands of Colonel Mariano Rocco Scandurra, commander of the 132nd Tank Regiment.

honored with a Gold Medal and a Bronze Medal for Military Valour, the standard of the 132nd Tank Regiment represents not only a legacy of heroism, but also a commitment to the future. This regiment, an integral part of the 132nd Armoured Brigade 'Ariete', will assume command of the Forward Land Force Battle Group, an Italian-led NATO multinational unit deployed in Bulgaria, for the next six months.

The mission of the national contingent under the aegis of NATO underlines Italy's and the Atlantic Alliance's commitment to international defence and stability. It is a defensive measure, proportionate and in full consonance with global security objectives, demonstrating once again the crucial role that Italy and its Armed Forces play in the international context.

The change of command highlights the importance of adaptation and international cooperation in contemporary military operations, recognising the fundamental role of the Italian Armed Forces in the global security context.