Plan for 40,000 reservists: Italy strengthens the Armed Forces - brigatafolgore.net

Plan for 40,000 reservists: Italy strengthens the Armed Forces

Rome - Italy is preparing for a new phase in its military strategy. The Defence General Staff is developing an ambitious plan to strengthen the operational capacity of the Armed Forces, with the recruitment of 40,000 new reservists ready to intervene in emergency situations and to feed a possible war effort [...].

The 8th Parachute Guerrilla Squadron Folgore and Underground Combat - brigatafolgore.net

The 8th Paratroopers Folgore and Underground Combat

The 8th Parachute Guerrilla Regiment "Folgore" represents one of the most specialised units of the Italian Army, with an advanced operational capability in underground warfare. Its preparation, operational doctrine and deployment in complex scenarios make it a fundamental asset for the Armed Force. The Role of the 8th Regiment in Capability Development The employment of the underground as [...]

Paratroopers of the 183rd Regiment Nembo patrol the demarcation line between Kosovo and Serbia - brigatafolgore.net

Paratroopers of the 183rd Regiment Nembo patrol the demarcation line between Kosovo and Serbia

The Paratroopers of the 183rd Regiment Nembo, engaged in the NATO Joint Enterprise operation, play a key role in patrolling the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) that separates Kosovo from Serbia. The activity, entrusted to the 183rd Regiment as a framework unit of the Regional Command West (RC-W), involves the control of an area of approximately 8,000 square kilometers, […]

The 4 Pillars of the European Plan to Save Ukraine - brigatafolgore.net

The 4 Pillars of the European Plan to Save Ukraine

Europe stands at an historic crossroads in the conflict in Ukraine. The summit hosted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer marked a turning point, with a call to action to ensure a just and lasting peace. 'This is not the time for more talk, it is time for action,' Starmer declared. A limited truce and [...]

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 [...].

European defence: Italy can spend without constraints - brigatafolgore.net

European defence: Italy can spend without constraints

Europe opens up the possibility to invest in European defence without deficit restrictions: an extraordinary opportunity for economic recovery and national security. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has given the green light to exclude military spending from the Stability Pact, allowing Italy to strengthen its defence capabilities without compromising [...]

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 [...]

Defence Veteran and Veteran of International Missions, decree signed - brigadefolgore.net

Defence Veteran and Veteran of International Missions, decree signed

With the signing of the Decree by the Minister of Defence, Hon. Guido Crosetto, a significant step has been taken in the recognition of the value and commitment of those who have served Italy in the armed forces. The institution of the titles of 'Defence Veteran' and 'Veteran of International Missions', together with the official celebration of 11 November as the Day of the [...]

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