Algeria Shows Interest in AW249 Attack Helicopters
Algeria is reportedly interested in acquiring seven of Leonardo’s newest AW249 Fenice attack helicopters for use by the Algerian Air Force.
Italy News
Air
Navy / Maritime
Italy's New LHD Trieste Enters Service
The Italian Navy has commissioned its newest LHD ITS Trieste (L-9890) with the capability to operate helicopters and F-35B STOVL fighters.
Navy / Maritime
Fincantieri Delivers Al Fulk LPD to Qatar
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has delivered the Al Fulk (L141) Landing Platform Dock to the Qatari Emiri Navy.
Air
Saudi Arabia Joins New Generation Fighter Project
Italy’s foreign minister said that the trillateral partnership to build an advanced fighter jet would likely be extended to include Saudi Arabia.
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
MBDA Presents New Generation AShM at Euronaval
The new generation anti-ship missile, Teseo MK2/E, has completed its first firing test. MBDA presents the missile at Euronaval, which is held in Paris.
Weapon / Missile
Teseo MK2/E AShM Completes First Firing Test
The new generation anti-ship missile for the Italian Navy, Teseo MK2/E, has completed its first firing test.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Expo and Air Show
MBDA to Participate in SAHA EXPO 2024
European missile systems provider MBDA will participate in the SAHA EXPO in Istanbul from October 22 to 26, 2024.
Analysis
Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Regional / Strategy
NATO's Red Flag Against Russia: Ramstein Flag
The balances have changed after Russia’s attempt to invade Ukraine. NATO tries to respond with the Ramstein Flag Exercise.
Analysis
Air
Logistics
Sensors
Engine and Transmission
A Comparison of Eurofighter, F-15EX and Rafale Fighters
Eurofighter Typhoon, F-15EX, and Rafale are the current twin-engine 4.5th Generation fighters in the Western bloc with different focus areas.
Navy / Maritime
Italy Tests New Generation Midget Submarines of Qatar
Italy has tested the M23 C-series midget submarine for operations in littorals, built for the Qatari Navy.
Navy / Maritime
Air
Italy Declares IOC for F-35B STOVL Fighters
Italian Navy Chief Admiral Enrico Credendino has stated that the F-35Bs of the carrier ITS Cavour (C550) have reached IOC.
Unmanned Systems
Italy Acquires Six MQ-9 Block 5 UAS
The State Department approved a possible FMS to Italy of MQ-9 Block 5 Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $738 million.
Navy / Maritime
Fincantieri Inks Deal for FREMM EVO Frigates
The Italian Shipbuilder has announced a deal worth $1.62 billion for two FREMM frigates in the upgraded EVO configuration.
Navy / Maritime
Italian Navy Acquires Five Minesweepers for € 1.6 Billion
The Italian Navy awarded domestic companies Intermarine SpA and Leonardo a contract to supply five new minesweepers worth € 1.6 billion.
