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Dec- 2023 -

15 December

Air

A grey stealth fighter jet is seen flying in front of a shoreline during sunset. A lighthouse close to the white cliff face is seen over the horizon. The sky is a warm orange color.

Italy, Japan, UK Sign Deal Bolstering Sixth-Gen Stealth Fighter Program

Italy, Japan, and the UK have agreed to further strengthen their shared goal of developing the next generation of stealth fighters.

8 December

Europe

Joe Saballa

Italian Air Force to Train Swedish Fighter Pilots for 10 Years in Nordic First

The Italian Air Force will train Swedish fighter pilots over the coming decade as part of a recent agreement between the two allied nations.

Nov- 2023 -

30 November

Air

Joe Saballa

Slovenia Buys Six Italian AW139M Multi-Role Helicopters for $205M

The Slovenian military is modernizing its helicopter fleet with the acquisition of six AW139M multi-role choppers from Italy.

2 November

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

Milrem Robotics Unveils Unmanned Ground Vehicle With AI-Guided Weapon

Estonian company Milrem Robotics has introduced a tactical unmanned ground vehicle featuring an artificial intelligence-guided weapon system.

Oct- 2023 -

31 October

Air

Joe Saballa

Polish Army Receives First AW-149 Multi-Role Helicopters From Italy

The Polish Army has received its first AW-149 multi-role helicopters from Italian defense firm Leonardo.

20 October

Europe

Three tanks, facing left, all have its main gun pointed upwards at a 45-degree angle. The rightmost tank, which is also closest, is in the process of firing ammunition. Smoke is seen shooting out of the gun, with the blurred ammunition in front.

Juster Domingo

Italy’s Budget Outlines Massive Defense Upgrades

Italy will boost its military with new tanks, drones, and anti-ship weapons, increasing its defense procurement budget by 43 percent by 2025.

4 October

Air

Italian Navy’s final NH90 helicopter at Maristaeli Luni Base

Rojoef Manuel

Leonardo Completes NH90 Helicopter Order for Italian Navy

The Italian Navy has received its final NH90 military helicopter from Leonardo under a contract signed in June 2000.

Sep- 2023 -

20 September

Air

Slovenia's first C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft

Rojoef Manuel

Slovenia Inks Second C-27J Spartan Procurement With Italy

Slovenia has signed a contract to procure a second C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft from Italy, building on a 2021 $51.26 million deal.

9 September

Exercises

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks with a serviceman as he stands aboard the frigate Mecklenburg-Vorpommern during his visit of the German Navy during a military maneuver in the Baltic Sea near Rostock-Warnemünde, northeastern Germany

Staff Writer With AFP

Western Allies Begin Major Baltic Sea Naval Drills

Western allies kicked off a major naval exercise in the Baltic Sea amid rising tensions with Russia over the conflict in Ukraine.

Aug- 2023 -

16 August

Air

Joe Saballa

Saudi Arabia Wants to Join UK, Japan, Italy Fighter Jet Program

Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in joining the next-generation fighter jet program involving the UK, Italy, and Japan.

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