Fincantieri to Transform Italian Navy Patrol Frigates Into Full Combat Standard
Fincantieri has signed an agreement to upgrade the Italian Navy’s Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura multipurpose offshore patrol frigates into “full combat” systems.
Can Standard Rifles Take on Drones? Italian Firm Develops New Solution
Czechoslovak Group is entering the counter-drone space with new ammunition designed to disperse tungsten pellets to take down unmanned aerial vehicles.
Italian Navy Receives ‘Tritone’ Multi-Purpose Support Vessel
The Italian Navy has taken delivery of its upgraded “Tritone” multi-purpose support vessel at Fincantieri’s Palermo shipyard.
US Base in Turkey Boosts Defense With CROWS Squad Certification
The US Air Force has certified personnel at Incirlik Air Base in Turkey on the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station, expanding the pool of qualified operators for installation security.
Canada Wants Observer Role in GCAP Fighter Program
Canada has expressed interest in joining the Global Combat Air Program as an observer, giving Ottawa access to sensitive data on the next-generation fighter being developed by Japan, the UK, and Italy.
GCAP Awards First Joint Contract to Edgewing to Advance Next-Gen Fighter
The agency overseeing the Global Combat Air Programme has awarded its first joint international contract to the Edgewing joint venture.
Italian Navy Test-Fires Aster 30 Missile From P432 Offshore Patrol Vessel
The Italian Navy has conducted a live-fire test of an MBDA-made Aster 30 missile from the Raimondo Montecuccoli (P432) multi-purpose offshore patrol vessel (OPV).
Rheinmetall Consortium Launches Upgrade for Italian Army Anti-Tank Mines
Rheinmetall and Italy have signed a memorandum of understanding to modernize “hundreds of thousands” of MATS anti-tank mines in the Italian Army’s stockpile.
No Time for Delays: Italy Launches New 3D Printer for Mission-Critical Parts
Italian firm Roboze is aiming to revolutionize additive manufacturing with a new 3D printer designed to turn polymers and composites into mission-critical parts.
Rheinmetall’s Iveco Military Truck Unit Buyout Hits Lag Amid Leonardo Acquisition
A delay in Leonardo’s acquisition of Iveco Group’s defense subsidiary is holding up Rheinmetall’s plan to buy the Italian firm’s military truck business.
Indonesia to Modernize Giuseppe Garibaldi Aircraft Carrier Domestically
Indonesia is set to modernize its incoming aircraft carrier from Italy, the Giuseppe Garibaldi, with the involvement of local firms and shipyards.
Gulf States Request SAMP/T Air Defense, Anti-Drone Systems From Italy
Several Gulf countries entangled in the armed conflict between the US and Israel against Iran have sought air defense and anti-drone systems from Italy.
BAE Subsidiary Wins Contract to Update Italian Army’s Virtual Training Platforms
BAE Systems has announced that its subsidiary OneArc secured a five-year contract to upgrade the Italian Army’s virtual training systems.
Fincantieri Lays Keel of First Italian Navy U212 Near Future Submarine
Fincantieri has laid the keel of the initial U212 Near Future Submarine for the Italian Navy at its facility in Muggiano, La Spezia.
Fincantieri, Navantia Launch Joint Venture for European Patrol Corvette Program
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Spain’s Navantia have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture in support of the multinational European Patrol Corvette program.
Fincantieri Debuts Italian Navy’s Lead Next-Gen Offshore Patrol Vessel
Fincantieri has launched the first platform of the Italian Navy’s next-generation offshore patrol vessel program in Riva Trigoso.
Italy Considers 60% Military Expansion Under $7B Plan
Italy is considering boosting its armed forces by more than 60 percent over the next 18 years at an estimated cost of about $7 billion.
Indra, Leonardo Target International Growth With Cyber Defense Partnership
Spanish defense contractor Indra Group and Leonardo in Italy have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance cooperation in cyber defense and expand reach in Europe, NATO, and other international markets.
British Army Brings in Leonardo’s ‘Silent Ears’ to Track Enemy Artillery
Leonardo’s SONUS acoustic detector is heading to the British Army, giving the service a next-gen system for tracking gunfire without revealing its own position.
Leonardo Rolls Out Remote Drone-Killer to Cover Michelangelo’s ‘Dead Zones’
A new remotely operated drone-defense capability will be integrated into Italy’s Michelangelo Dome, adding a close-in layer to defend potential “dead zones” in the emerging missile shield.
Fincantieri to Equip Italian Navy Ships With Advanced Cyber Protection
Fincantieri Group, through its subsidiary e-phors, signed a contract with the Italian Navy to enhance the cyber resilience of naval units.
Italy Receives First Batch of KF41 Lynx IFVs Under A2CS Program
The Italian Armed Forces has received its first four Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles, marking the official launch of the Army Armoured Combat Systems program.
Fincantieri Launches Italian Navy’s New Hydro-Oceanographic Vessel ‘Quirinale’
Fincantieri has launched the Italian Navy’s new hydro-oceanographic vessel, “Quirinale,” at its shipyard in Riva Trigoso, northwestern Italy.
Italy Advances Layered Air Defense With First SAMP/T NG Delivery
Italy has taken delivery of its first SAMP/T NG air defense system, marking a step toward establishing a layered defense architecture.
