Italy-Azerbaijan energy talks spawn C-27J aircraft sales for LeonardoRome's defense ministry is increasingly seen as going to bat for state-owned defense contractors Leonardo and Fincantieri to advance sales.2 days ago
Italian police search former defense exec’s home in corruption probeThe accused have denied wrongdoing in a bribery scheme that allegedly involved sales of planes and ships to Colombia.3 days ago
New EU defense designs aim to prep members for high-intensity conflictThe latest batch of PESCO programs targets sea cable protection, torpedo-killing torpedos, new air-to-air missiles, ground robots and more.
Italy’s new warships will boast bigger bellies for landing forcesThe investments come amid thrust by Italy's military to be more capable in expeditionary operations.
French vision for an autonomous Europe proves elusiveRussia's war against Ukraine has led to some fresh soul-searching in Europe about the continent's reliance on the United States for security.
EU pledges over $1 billion to refresh its arms factories for UkraineThe scheme aims to build new ammunition and missile plants, upgrade existing ones and encourage cross-border collaboration.
EU nations quarrel over where to buy fresh ammo for UkraineOfficials in Brussels debate how far a mandate for local purchases of weapons and ammunition should go.
Leonardo CEO pick Cingolani may signal cybersecurity, AI focusA trained physicist, Roberto Cingolani will follow outgoing CEO Alessandro Profumo, if shareholders approve.
Italy reveals plans for converting Gulfstream jetsThe aircraft have spent the last year flying missions close to Ukraine to monitor the airspace.
Meloni vows defense hike as Italy’s generals announce shopping listsService chiefs want rocket artillery, submarine-hunting aircraft, more F-35s and more sailors to fully crew Italian warships.