Italy

Italy Charts Course for Future Aircraft Carrier Fleet

Italy has begun early research for a future aircraft carrier as part of its 2025–2027 defense plan to modernize its naval forces.

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New Hybrid Underwater Drone Poised to Join Italy’s Next-Gen Mine Defense

Saipem has developed an underwater drone designed to become a key tool in the Italian Navy’s future mine countermeasure operations.

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Three Migrants Hurt in ‘Armed Attack’ in Med: Italy Coastguard

A boatload of migrants said they came under "armed attack" in the Mediterranean, Italian authorities said, after an NGO reported a fatal shooting by Libya's coastguard in the same area.

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Rheinmetall Boosts Loitering Munition Production in Sardinia

German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall is scaling up uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) production to meet rising demand through a new hub in Sardinia, Italy. 

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Italy’s New Naval Turret Blends AI Fire Control With Classic 30mm Power

Lionfish 30 is Leonardo’s new AI-enabled 30×173mm naval turret featuring the ITAR-free X-GUN cannon, and a 200-rpm rate of fire.

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MBDA Secures Production Contract for TESEO MK2/E Anti-Ship Missile for Italian Navy

Italy has contracted MBDA to produce TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missiles for the Italian Navy.

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Greece Acquires Two Italian FREMM Frigates to Boost Naval Power

Greece will buy two Italian FREMM Bergamini frigates, deepening naval cooperation with Italy and advancing Mediterranean defense modernization.

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Japan, UK, Italy Team Up on Next-Gen Fighter Sensors and Communications

Defense firms from Japan, the UK, and Italy will develop the sensing and communications systems for the Global Combat Air Programme.

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US Approves $104 Million Sidewinder Missile Sale for NATO Allies

The US State Department has approved a possible $103.9-million sale of AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles and related equipment to three NATO allies.

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Italy Boosts Security at Aviano US Nuclear Base Amid Russian Sabotage Fears

Italy has raised security at the US nuclear-capable air base in the northeastern town of Aviano after intelligence suggested a possible Russian-linked sabotage attempt.

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