Italy signs Lynx KF41 deal it had already decided to buy
Italy had chosen the Rheinmetall Lynx KF41 before trials began in early 2025; the November signature merely formalises a decision made months earlier.
Italy News
Land
Air
Bilateral Relations
Unmanned Systems
Leonardo CEO Details Joint Production for Baykar’s UAVs
Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani gave details on the production of Baykar’s TB2, TB3, AKINCI, and KIZILELMA UAVs at three facilities under the LBA Systems JV.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Italy’s €3.2B Drone Plan Hints at Baykar Partnership
Italy’s new air force defence plan allocates €3.2 billion for unmanned systems, with €2.4 billion for armed UAVs that may involve Leonardo-Baykar Aerospace.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
MBDA and Italy Sign Production Contract for Teseo Mk2/E
MBDA announced the production contract for the new Teseo Mk2/E new generation anti-ship missile with the Italian Navy for use on FREMM EVO, PPA, and DDX.
Navy / Maritime
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
NATO’s NEST 25-3 Showcases Türkiye’s Anadolu Task Group
NATO’s third NEST 2025 exercise, held near Brindisi, highlighted Türkiye’s Anadolu Task Group as Rear Admiral Mevlüd Savaş Bilican outlined NATO’s resilience.
Navy / Maritime
Investment
Indonesia Allocates Budget for Giuseppe Garibaldi Carrier
Indonesia has approved a budget of $450 million for the purchase of the ex-Italian Navy aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi and two other budgets for aircraft.
Air
Logistics
Investment
Expo and Air Show
Turkiye and Italy Set up JV for Aircraft Maintenance
Turkiye and Italy form a JV for landing-gear maintenance, starting with ATAK helicopters and aiming to expand capacity for military and civilian aircraft.
Land
Weapon / Missile
Denmark Prefers SAMP/T Over Patriot for Long Range
Denmark is planning to acquire SAMP/T long-range air defence systems with an investment of $9.1 billion for the procurement and operation of the SAMP/T NG.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
DSEI UK 2025: Leonardo Displays Proteus Heavy RUAV
Leonardo has displayed the mockup of its upcoming Proteus heavy RUAV demonstrator with a large internal space at the DSEI UK 2025 defence exhibition.
Land
Investment
Leonardo Acquires Iveco Defence Vehicles for €1.7 billion
Italy’s Leonardo is going to purchase IDV, the military subsidiary of Iveco Group, for €1.7 billion. This would enlarge Leonardo's ground systems portfolio.
Navy / Maritime
Fincantieri Delivers Tenth FREMM Frigate to the Italian Navy
Fincantieri announced that the tenth FREMM frigate, and the second in GP-e configuration, Emilio Bianchi (F-589) has been delivered to the Italian Navy.
Weapon / Missile
Leonardo Unveils 120 mm VULCANO Round and New L55 Gun
Italian Leonardo has unveiled the future armament for its tanks and fire support vehicles as a 120 mm L55 smoothbore gun and 120 mm VULCANO guided shell.
Air
UK Backs Saudi Bid to Join GCAP Despite Japanese Resistance
Saudi Arabia moves closer to joining the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) fighter jet programme as London and Tokyo clash over Riyadh’s added value.
Navy / Maritime
Fincantieri Begins the Construction of FREMM EVO Frigates
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri announced that the keel laying ceremony for the first two FREMM EVO frigates, succeeding the GP and ASW variants of the line.
