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20 February

An Italian sniper team tactically moves to the next objective during the U.S. Army Europe and Africa European Best Sniper Team Competition in the 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Grafenwoehr, Germany, Nov. 20, 2025. The USAREUR-AF EBST Competition held annually at 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area builds military readiness through realistic and challenging training scenarios, fosters military partnership and esprit des corps, and promotes NATO interoperability with Allied and Partner nations. (U.S. Army photo by Markus Rauchenberger)

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.

19 February

Cyber

Rojoef Manuel

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.

16 February

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

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.

4 February

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

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.

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29 January

Europe

Fincantieri will provide cyber resilience tools for the Italian Navy

Giulia Bernacchi

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.

28 January

Europe

Christine Casimiro

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.

27 January

Sea

Hydro-oceanographic ship Quirinale in Fincantieri's shipyard.

Giulia Bernacchi

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.

26 January

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

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.

24 January

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Italy’s Meloni Hopes to Nominate Trump for Peace Prize

Italian leader Giorgia Meloni said Friday she hoped US President Donald Trump would end the conflict in Ukraine so she could nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize.

19 January

Air