Italy Becomes First NATO Operator of Rheinmetall’s Skynex Air Defense System
The Italian Army has taken delivery of its first Rheinmetall Skynex air defense system, becoming the first NATO operator of the system.
Italian Army Increases Workhorse Trucks to 2,000+ With New Iveco Contract
Iveco Defence Vehicles will deliver 658 additional tactical logistics trucks to the Italian Army under an expanded agreement, raising the total number of ordered vehicles to 2,111.
Italy Awards First Next-Gen Lynx IFV Contract to Leonardo-Rheinmetall JV
The Leonardo-Rheinmetall joint venture has been awarded a contract to supply 21 Lynx KF-41 infantry fighting vehicles to the Italian Army.
Italy Launches Procurement of 29 Additional AW249 Attack Helicopters
The Italian government has launched a parliamentary process to approve the acquisition of an additional 29 AW249 Fenice attack helicopters.
Leonardo Rolls Out 55-Caliber Gun for Future Italian Main Battle Tank
Italian arms manufacturer Leonardo has unveiled its 120mm L55 tank gun featuring higher muzzle velocity than previous variants for greater range.
Italy Seeks New Reconnaissance Vehicles
The Italian Ministry of Defence has issued a call for proposals to develop a new ground vehicle for military reconnaissance missions.
Leonardo Supplies First UH-169D Helicopter to Italian Army
Italy has taken delivery of its first UH-169D Light Utility Helicopter from Leonardo as part of a contract signed in 2020.
Italy Acquires First AW249 Phoenix Combat Helicopters for Army
Italy has procured the first batch of AW249 Fenice (Phoenix) attack helicopters from Leonardo as part of the country’s rotor wing modernization program for the army.
Italy to Buy 1,000 Lynx Combat Vehicles, Up to 380 Panther Tanks
Italy has affirmed its plan to acquire over 1,000 KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles and up to 380 KF51 Panther main battle tanks from Rheinmetall.
Italy Picks Germany’s Skynex as New Short-Range Air Defense Solution
Italy has officially selected Germany’s Skynex air defense system to enhance its airspace protection capabilities.
Italian Army Buys 76 Medium Armored Combat Vehicles
Italy’s Ministry of Defence has awarded the Iveco-Oto Melara Consortium a contract to provide 76 Medium Armored Combat Vehicles for the army.
Rheinmetall Provides KF41 Lynx Testbed Vehicle for Italian Army
Rheinmetall has provided a KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle to the Italian Army for evaluations ahead of its first order.
Iveco to Supply Over 1,400 Next-Gen Logistics Trucks to Italian Army
Iveco Defence Vehicles has signed a 755-million-euro ($786 million) contract to supply 1,453 logistic trucks to the Italian Army.
