Italy

Germany’s Diehl Defence Wins IRIS-T Block II Missile Development Deal

German firm Diehl Defence has once again been selected to lead a multinational effort to develop an advanced version of the IRIS-T air-to-air missile.

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Italy to Buy 1,000 Lynx Combat Vehicles, Up to 380 Panther Tanks

Italy has affirmed its plan to acquire over 1,000 KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles and up to 380 KF51 Panther main battle tanks from Rheinmetall.

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India Officially Joins Eurodrone Program

The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation has officially welcomed India into the ambitious Eurodrone program, making it the second Asian country to be granted observer status.

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Italy Picks Germany’s Skynex as New Short-Range Air Defense Solution

Italy has officially selected Germany’s Skynex air defense system to enhance its airspace protection capabilities.

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Ukraine, Italy Could Use Frozen Russian Assets to Buy Military Equipment

Ukraine and Italy have discussed using frozen Russian assets to procure Italian-made systems and ammunition for Kyiv.

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Italian Army Buys 76 Medium Armored Combat Vehicles

Italy’s Ministry of Defence has awarded the Iveco-Oto Melara Consortium a contract to provide 76 Medium Armored Combat Vehicles for the army.

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Rheinmetall Provides KF41 Lynx Testbed Vehicle for Italian Army

Rheinmetall has provided a KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicle to the Italian Army for evaluations ahead of its first order.

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Iveco to Supply Over 1,400 Next-Gen Logistics Trucks to Italian Army 

Iveco Defence Vehicles has signed a 755-million-euro ($786 million) contract to supply 1,453 logistic trucks to the Italian Army.

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Austria to Invest $1 Billion in 12 Italian Master Jets

Austria is investing $1.043 billion to acquire 12 M-346 Master combat aircraft from Italian aerospace company Leonardo, replacing the army’s decommissioned Saab 105 jets.

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Turkey’s Baykar to Buy Piaggio Aerospace: Italy

Italy's government green lighted Turkish drone producer Baykar to buy Piaggio Aerospace, which was placed under state administration in 2018.

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