Italy, France target land warfare in new industry partnership dealThe move comes as Italy seeks to join long-awaited Franco-German tank program.2 days ago
Italy has given Ukraine long-range missiles, says UK defense ministerThe announcement by Grant Shapps lifts the veil on some of Italy's secrecy when it comes to military aid for Ukraine.3 days ago
Nigeria expects first batch of Leonardo M-346 fighter jets this yearThis year kicks off a delivery schedule for the light fighter plane that entails four batches of six aircraft each for the African nation.
Russia funneling weapons through Libyan port, eying gateway to AfricaThe dynamic is partly due to America "misplaying" eastern Libyan warlord Gen. Khalifa Haftar, said one issue expert.
Italian government halts plan to buy Israeli undersea dronesThe defense ministry has abruptly withdrawn a $273 million funding request to parliament for three Blue Whale drones, made by Elta Systems.
Italian leaders scramble to reverse military headcount shrinkageThe country's Navy, for example, needs a massive 34% increase in the number of sailors, according to the sea service's latest annual report.
Poland, Italy are unfazed by F-35 upgrade snagsOfficials in Warsaw want the first jets as soon as possible, as defense leaders in Rome have their eyes on new capabilities provided by the latest update.
New pact deepens Fincantieri’s stake in seabed warfare businessThe shipbuilder signed a deal with Italian energy firm Saipem to integrate that company's underwater drones into Fincantieri's ships and submarines.
EU sprinkles $560 million over defense firms to grow ammunition outputMost of the money will go toward the production of explosives and powder, officials in Brussels said.
Leonardo banks on space, cybersecurity, AI for double-digit growthItaly's state-controlled defense giant predicted that by 2028 its annual order tally will rise to $24.7 billion.