Armée Italienne/Forze Armate Italiane

Mangusta. pic.twitter.com/uaMWekIBUR

— A-129 Mangusta (@NichoConcu) February 24, 2024

L’armée italienne qualifie les premiers opérateurs du Centauro II.



https://tecnodefesa.com.br/exercito-italiano-qualifica-os-primeiros-operadores-do-centauro-ii/

Recent video from the Italian Army showcasing the Centauro II platform. pic.twitter.com/1gcVUWvEu4

— A-129 Mangusta (@NichoConcu) March 15, 2024

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MAR 18

Italian Air Force and Navy F-35s to be armed with AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles


The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency on March 15 announced that the State Department has made a determination approving a possible
Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Italy of AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $90.6 million.



Italy plans to order a total of 60 F-35As and 30 F-35Bs (Picture source: Lockheed Martin)


 https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2024/03/italian-air-force-and-navy-f-35s-to-be.html  

AAV-7.
Brigata Marina San Marco, Nordic Response 2024. pic.twitter.com/UmOunBxqlT

— A-129 Mangusta (@NichoConcu) March 18, 2024

20th anniversary of the introduction of the Eurofighter Typhoon in the Italian airforce. pic.twitter.com/VNZ9j19SQ9

— A-129 Mangusta (@NichoConcu) March 19, 2024

Esercitazione #NATO #NordicResponse24
Un Gruppo Anfibio della #MarinaMilitare e un contingente #Esercito su base 2°rgt #Alpini si sono addestrati in scenari impegnativi sfidando le temperature rigide dell’Artico#ForzeArmate #UnaForzaperilPaese#WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/o7jb6WZVj8

— Forze Armate StatoMaggioreDifesa (@SM_Difesa) March 19, 2024

Groupement tactique multinational de l’OTAN en Bulgarie, quelques photos d’unités italiennes en action.

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LAST UPDATED: 05 APRIL 2024



Italian Air Force says Goodbye to the AMX

After 35 years of intense operational activity, the Aeronautica Militare (ItAF, Italian Air Force) says goodbye to the AMX on Friday 5 April 2024.

A formal retirement (phase out) ceremony was staged at the Aeronautica Militare 51º Stormo (Wing) at Istrana air base, near Treviso in northern Italy. For the occasion a special coloured version of the aircraft with serial/code MM7162/51-34 (c/n IX074) could not be missed.

On the tail there is a pilot who salutes the Italian tricoloured flag, elements that distinguish the Aeronautica Militare, and the phrase 'Volatus ad astra, memoria in aeternum' ('Flew to the stars, remembered forever').

Just behind the cockpit, on the fuselage, a compass and a stylized world are depicted to represent the contribution to missions inside and outside national borders. Finally, on the nose we find the heraldry of the Italian Armed Forces.

The AMX International AMX is a ground-attack aircraft jointly developed by Brazil and Italy. The AMX is named Ghibli by the Italian Air Force and A-1 by the Brazilian Air Force. The Italian name (Ghibli) is taken from the hot dry wind of the Libyan desert.

Italian Air Force acquired 110 single seaters in 1989, along with 26 two-seater trainer versions (AMX-T). The AMX has since become an essential part of the ItAF operations and has been used in multiple theaters, including the Balkans, Libya, Afghanistan and Iraq.

Credit photo: Aeronautica Militare


https://www.scramble.nl/military-news/italian-air-force-says-goodbye-to-the-amx  

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Buona domenica a bordo della Blindo Centauro II, con i #Cavalieri dell’#EsercitoItaliano#EsercitodegliItaliani #alserviziodelpaese pic.twitter.com/paNu9gA4JN

— Esercito Italiano (@Esercito) April 7, 2024

#CulturaDifesa
La parola "Centauro" evoca un'immagine mitologica potente: metà uomo, metà cavallo. Simbolo di forza e adattabilità, rappresenta la fusione tra due mondi, tra tradizione e modernità.
Scopri di più sul #Centauro II, nuovo blindo dell'@Esercito, e sul suo recente… pic.twitter.com/hEJ4VILK2D

— Ministero Difesa (@MinisteroDifesa) April 7, 2024

Le 7e régiment de défense CBRN « Cremona » s’entraîne pour prendre la tête de la force opérationnelle interarmées multinationale de défense CBRN de l’OTAN.
En savoir plus : https:// bit.ly/4aasOOd

Eurofighters currently Air Policing out of Malbrok , had their first scramble 2 days ago & their second Alpha scramble yesterday

The jets intercepted a IL20 that was flying over the Baltic Sea. It was not answering to the requests of identification#SecuringTheSkies pic.twitter.com/AYPvoNxKyC

— NATO Air Command (@NATO_AIRCOM) April 10, 2024

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MBDA a effectué un tir de qualification du GRIFO, un système de défense aérienne destiné à l’armée italienne

PAR LAURENT LAGNEAU · 10 MAI 2024



L’an passé, MBDA s’était félicité du succès d’un tir de qualification du MAADS [Medium Advanced Anti-Air System], qui, basé sur le missile intercepteur CAMM-ER [Common Anti-Air Modular Missile – Extended Range], doit remplacer le système de défense aérienne à courte portée SPADA Aspide, mis en œuvre par la force aérienne italienne [Aeronautica Militare].

Doté d’un autodirecteur actif de dernière génération et d’un nouveau propulseur conçu par AVIO, le CAMM-ER sera également utilisé par le GRIFO, le système de défense aérienne à moyenne portée de nouvelle génération que MBDA met actuellement au point pour l’armée de Terre transalpine [Esercito italiano]. Ce programme vient de franchir une étape majeure, après un tir de qualification réussi contre un drone-cible ayant simulé une attaque d’un avion ennemi.

« Pour la première fois, le module de poste de commandement et d’engagement [PCMI – Posto Comando Modulo di Ingaggio] du système GRIFO a été testé et qualifié, intégré avec un lance-missiles et un missile CAMM-ER », a en effet expliqué MBDA, via un communiqué publié le 8 mai. Cet « essai a confirmé les capacités de défense et la performance du missile ainsi que de l’ensemble du système », s’est félicité l’industriel.

Dans le détail, outre le CAMM-ER, dont la portée est de 45 km, et le PCMI, le système GRIFO se compose d’un système de commandement et de contrôle [C2] associé à un radar X-TAR3D fourni par la filiale italienne de Rheinmetall ainsi qu’à un système d’identification ami ou ennemi [IFF] conçu par Leonardo.

« Pendant l’essai, le PCMI a détecté la cible qui évoluait en mode attaque, identifié et classé la menace, déterminé le type de défense à déployer et commandé le lancement du CAMM-ER afin de neutraliser la cible avec succès. Cet essai a également confirmé le bon fonctionnement de la transmission de données bidirectionnelle entre le CAMM-ER et le système GRIFO au sol », a expliqué MBDA, pour qui la réussite de ce test est due au « travail mené conjointement » par ses filiales italienne et britannique.

La modernisation des capacités de défense aérienne à courte et moyenne portée des forces italiennes a été lancée en 2017, dans le cadre d’un programme pluriannuel alors de 545 millions d’euros. S’agissant plus spécifiquement du système GRIFO, la programmation 2022-24 du ministère transalpin de la Défense avait identifié un besoin de financement de 456,3 millions d’euros, dont 350 millions sur dix ans.

Devant également équiper le système surface-air Albatros NG de la marine italienne, le « CAMM-ER est le missile à portée étendue de la famille de missiles CAMM de nouvelle génération » qui « peuvent être facilement intégrés avec les systèmes C2 et les radars choisis par le client, afin de constituer une solution de défense antiaérienne modulaire améliorée », a par ailleurs précisé MBDA.


https://www.opex360.com/2024/05/10/mbda-a-effectue-un-tir-de-qualification-du-grifo-un-systeme-de-defense-aerienne-destine-a-larmee-italienne/  

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 MAY 15

Italy plans to purchase up to 24 Eurofighter Typhoon multirole fighters


On May 14, 2024, as reported by Gareth Jennings, Aviation Desk Editor at Jane's, a spokesperson from BAE Systems confirmed previous speculations
about the Italian Air Force's potential expansion of its Eurofighter Typhoon fleet. Italy is considering the acquisition of more core aircraft, possibly
adding 24 additional Typhoon multirole fighters. However, concrete details are yet to emerge, pending the official parliamentary process scheduled
for the summer.



The Typhoon's armament includes a 27 mm Mauser BK-27 revolver cannon with 150 rounds and 13 hardpoints (8 under-wing and 5
under-fuselage) capable of carrying over 9,000 kg of payload. (Picture source: Airbus)


https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2024/05/italy-plans-to-purchase-up-to-24.html  

La dixième FREMM italienne mise à l’eau

L’Emilio Bianchi, dixième frégate multi-mission (FREMM) de la marine italienne, a été mis à l’eau dans la baie de La Spezia.
Par @VGroizeleau - 18/06/2024@MeretMarine https://t.co/o5J9Vx0cKi

— Association des journalistes de défense (AJD) (@AJDPresse) June 18, 2024

Inserzione di personale con elicotteri CH-47F, scorta aerea con gli AH-129, tecniche di discesa rapida e trasporto di materiali con UH-90, recupero di personale isolato con HH-412 e rifornimento aereo con Dornier 228.
Sono alcune delle capacità che ha l’Aviazione dell’Esercito pic.twitter.com/tvPBXyJNLL

— Esercito Italiano (@Esercito) June 23, 2024

Great news.
Earlier today a contract was signed by CIO for the supply of 28 more Centauro II's for the Italian Army, this completes the 150 unit requirement. pic.twitter.com/pMJcTi2Afu

— A-129 Mangusta (@NichoConcu) June 27, 2024

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Fincantieri to Build Fourth U212NFS Submarine for Italian Navy.

1 Jul, 2024 - 8:15
Naval News Navy 2024

On June 28, 2024, the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation  (OCCAR) exercised an option for the construction of a fourth next-generation submarine under the U212NFS program for the Italian Navy. This project, assigned to Fincantieri, includes integrated logistic support and in-service support, totaling €500 million. The contract was signed at the Muggiano shipyard, where the commencement of work on the third Near Future Submarine (NFS) for the Italian Navy was also celebrated with a steel-cutting ceremony.


The U212 NFS submarines, approximately 59 meters in length with a crew of about 29 members, will undertake a range of tasks from military
missions to operations ensuring the security of energy supply routes and maritime infrastructure. (Picture source: OCCAR)


The U212NFS submarines represent a significant technological advancement, with major design modifications independently developed by Fincantieri, which acts as both design authority and prime contractor. These submarines are designed to enhance underwater spatial surveillance and control capabilities, addressing increasingly complex scenarios for future underwater operations. The necessity for this upgrade is also driven by the approaching end of the operational life of the four Sauro-class submarines currently in service.

A major engineering change proposal is underway to industrialize and integrate an innovative lithium energy storage system on all U212NFS vessels, replacing traditional lead-acid batteries. This new technology is expected to significantly increase the submarines' underwater range, reflecting Fincantieri's commitment to state-of-the-art underwater propulsion systems.

The production and acquisition of the U212 NFS submarines began in the early 2020s, with the first submarines expected to enter service by the mid-2020s. The program encompasses the development, production, and in-service support of four submarines, including an optional unit. These submarines will incorporate advanced technologies such as a new generation combat system with a command management system developed by Leonardo, electric hoistable masts, lithium-ion batteries, and the capability to deploy long-range deep strike cruise missiles and Black Shark Advanced torpedoes.

The U212 NFS submarines, approximately 59 meters in length with a crew of about 29 members, will undertake a range of tasks from military missions to operations ensuring the security of energy supply routes and maritime infrastructure. These submarines will join the existing U212A class to bolster Italy's naval capabilities, leveraging strategic industrial know-how and advanced technological components developed by Italian industries, research and development, and academia.


https://armyrecognition.com/news/navy-news/2024/fincantieri-to-build-fourth-u212nfs-submarine-for-italian-navy  

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 JUL 5

Italy to Acquire New Squadron of Eurofighter Typhoon Multirole Fighter Jets


On May 14, 2024, Gareth Jennings, the Aviation Desk Editor at Jane's, reported that a BAE Systems spokesperson confirmed earlier speculations
regarding the expansion of the Italian Air Force's Eurofighter Typhoon fleet. Italy is reportedly considering the addition of 24 more Typhoon
multirole fighters to its fleet.  



BAE System Eurofighter Typhoon Multirole Fighter (Picture source: BAE Systems)


https://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2024/07/italy-to-acquire-new-squadron-of.html  

Entra nel vivo dell’azione e segui con noi l’esercitazione Capricorno 2024!#EsercitodegliItaliani #AlserviziodelPaese pic.twitter.com/Huh7IzHo10

— Esercito Italiano (@Esercito) July 9, 2024

Un quatrième sous-marin du type U212NFS commandé pour la marine italienne

Par @VGroizeleau  - @MeretMarine
09/07/2024https://t.co/EO4kUAfdbj

— Association des journalistes de défense (AJD) (@AJDPresse) July 9, 2024