France and Italy order upgraded SAMP/T air-defense systemsThe next-generation upgrade gives the French-Italian system an intercept range of more than 150 kilometers, or 93 miles.2 hours ago
Italy to buy 25 extra F-35 fighter jets under new budgetRome will also invest half a billion euros in 2024 on development of the Global Combat Air Programme sixth-generation fighter.25 hours ago
Leonardo plans upgrades for its UK operations, as leaders meetThe Italian defense group will invest £435 million ($575 million) in the UK this year, including upgrades to its helicopter production line.
Italian Air Force’s famed acrobatic squad changes course on new planesThe Frecce Tricolori is to switch to flying the Leonardo M-346 jet trainer after using the aging M-339 for decades.
EU told to hire defense industry commissioner to compete with USThe European Union must find new ways of jolting its collective defense industry, a new report in Brussels urges.
With Italian ship visit, Japanese officials observe F-35 carrier opsAs Japan gets set to receive the first of 42 purchased F-35Bs which will fly from two carriers, Tokyo officials got a sneak peek on the Cavour.
Italy signs €1.5 billion contract for two new FREMM frigatesThe platforms will offer enhanced capabilities for defeating drone attacks and operating sub-sea, surface and aerial unmanned systems.
Leonardo, Rheinmetall eye three-year rush to field Italy’s new tanksThe Italian company hopes to piggy-back on Rheinmetall into the Europe's next-gen battle tank program.
Leonardo CEO says sixth-gen fighter is likely safe from budget cuts“I do not have any indication they want to drop or freeze the program,” said Roberto Cingolani, referring to the Global Combat Air Programme.
Italy Air Force eyes new tanker competition after dropping Boeing buyShould the Airbus aircraft be picked, it would mark an important shift for Italy after relying on Boeing tankers for over a decade.