Italy

Nov- 2024 -

25 November

Air

Italy Conducts Air-to-Ground Training at Lithuanian Base for First Time

Italy has deployed its Eurofighter Typhoons for air-to-ground training activities at Šiauliai military base in Lithuania for the first time.

15 November

Air

The ATR 42-600 aircraft. Photo: BARTHE Pierre/ATR/Leonardo

Rojoef Manuel

Italian Coast Guard Purchases ATR 42 Maritime Patrol Aircraft From Leonardo

Leonardo has received a contract to deliver a Multirole Maritime Patrol aircraft based on the ATR 42-600 commercial system for the Italian Coast Guard.

14 November

Land

Giulia Bernacchi

Iveco to Supply Parts for Upcoming Leonardo-Rheinmetall Tanks

Iveco has signed an agreement to supply functional parts for upcoming armored vehicles under the Leonardo-Rheinmetall joint venture.

12 November

Sea

Qatar's third Al Zubarah corvette "Al Khor"

Rojoef Manuel

Fincantieri Consortium to Boost Qatari Navy Training Programs

Fincantieri has signed a memorandum of understanding with BQ Solutions to support Italian-led military training programs for the Qatari Navy.

Oct- 2024 -

24 October

Technology

The Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met in Rome to discuss security and defense partnership in October 2024.

Giulia Bernacchi

Italy, Qatar to Jointly Develop Short-Range Anti-Drone Radar

Italian firm Fincantieri has signed an agreement with Qatari Barzan Holdings to jointly develop a short-range anti-drone radar.

22 October

Air

Concept of next-generation fighters under GCAP.

Giulia Bernacchi

Japan, UK, Italy to Accelerate Development of Next-Gen Fighter Jet

Japan, the UK, and Italy have agreed to expedite their joint development of a cutting-edge fighter jet to enhance their defense capabilities.

17 October

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

Britain Joins Europe Long-Range Missile Program

The UK is joining a European initiative to develop long-range missiles as the continent seeks to strengthen its air defenses.

16 October

Africa

Christine Casimiro

Nigerian Air Force to Expand Fleet With 34 Italian Aircraft

Nigeria is expanding its air force fleet, acquiring 24 M-346 light fighter-trainer aircraft and 10 AW-109 Trekker helicopters from Italian defense manufacturer Leonardo.

15 October

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Italy’s Leonardo, Germany’s Rheinmetall Team Up on Tanks

Italian defense giant Leonardo and German arms maker Rheinmetall formally unveiled a new joint venture to develop tanks for the Italian army and other military vehicles.

15 October

Land