2e Régiment Étranger de Parachutistes (2e REP): the elite of the Foreign Legion - brigadefolgore.net

2e Régiment Étranger de Parachutistes (2e REP): the elite of the Foreign Legion

The 2e Régiment Étranger de Parachutistes (2e REP) is one of the French Army's most prestigious and decorated units. Founded in 1948 under the name 2e Bataillon Étranger de Parachutistes (2e BEP), this formation represents the only parachutist unit of the Foreign Legion, a branch of the Armée de Terre that receives volunteers from all over the world. Its history [...]

Conference of European Armies for Noncommissioned Officers 2025 - brigadefolgore.net

Conference of European Armies for Noncommissioned Officers 2025 - CEANCO

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 [...].

Project Convergence: The War of the Future has Begun - brigadefolgore.net

Project Convergence: The Future War has Begun

Project Convergence is the US Army's flagship initiative for the development of integrated and digitised military capabilities, aimed at unifying sensors, effectors and commands through a single real-time operational network. Launched in 2020, the project aims to radically transform land warfare by harnessing artificial intelligence, advanced communications networks, and interagency collaboration. [...]

The breakthrough of nano-materials in military night vision - brigadefolgore.net

Parachutists will see sooner and better: night vision thanks to nanotechnology

A new technology in the field of infrared sensors could radically revolutionise the night vision of parachutists. It is a breakthrough that drastically reduces reliance on rare Chinese materials and removes the need for bulky cooling systems. Traditionally, thermal night vision sensors require cryogenic cooling equipment to function properly. [...]

US-Ukraine Strategic Cooperation: Defence, Resources and Reconstruction - brigadefolgore.net

US-Ukraine Strategic Cooperation: Defence, Resources and Reconstruction

On 1 May 2025, the United States and Ukraine signed a historic agreement that marks a turning point in bilateral relations and global geopolitical strategy. This pact provides for preferential US access to Ukrainian mineral resources, including rare elements, iron, uranium, and natural gas, and the establishment of a joint reconstruction fund [...]

Italian Defence: the Evolution of Anti-Drone Systems in the Armed Forces - brigadefolgore.net

Italian Defence: the Evolution of Anti-Drone Systems in the Armed Forces

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, [...]

Space Defence and Orbital Threats - brigadefolgore.net

Space Defence and Orbital Threats

Space is now recognised as a potential theatre of military operations. The United States formalised this concept with the establishment of the Space Force, dedicated to protecting orbitalised assets and developing deterrence and countermeasure technologies. Recently, the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle-7 (OTV-7) completed a 434-day mission, landing at Vandenberg Air Force [...].

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