After completing the test flights, Piaggio Aerospace delivered to the Italian Air Force three P.180 Avanti EVO+, the iconic 9-seater aircraft designed and assembled by Piaggio Aerospace in its facilities located in Villanova d’Albenga and Genoa. The three aircraft, which…

On November 15, at Girolamo Moscardini Airport in Frosinone, home of the 72nd Wing of the Italian Air Force, the first “Samba” reunion was marked by an Elephant Walk performed by 12 TH-500B helicopters in four formations of three. The…

In an increasingly complex and uncertain security environment, it is more important than ever that nations have the capabilities they need to protect what matters most. This is at the heart of Lockheed Martin’s vision for 21st Century Security. Through…

The italian Ministry of Defense has published the Documento Programmatico Pluriennale (DPP) 2024-2026 (DPP), officially confirming the acquisition of 24 new Eurofighter aircraft and 25 new F-35 jets. The latter will be divided into 5 F-35B aircraft for the Italian Air…

The new Leonardo M-346 for the Frecce Tricolori was unveiled during a celebration marking their return from a successful North America tour. From June until just a few days ago, the Italian National Aerobatic Team performed in 9 air shows…

The Italian Air Force's mission in the Indo-Pacific has entered its fourth phase. Two Italian Air Force F-35Bs, along with a small contingent of around 40 personnel, have been embarked on the Italian Navy's aircraft carrier Cavour for joint training…

With the landing of the aircraft at Rivolto Air Base, Italy, the (NAT) North America Tour of the Frecce Tricolori officially concluded. The tour featured a rich program of performances—9 international air shows and 17 flyovers—bringing the Italian Air Force's…

In accordance with the Technical Arrangement, signed in December 2023 between the Italian Air Force and the Swedish Air Force, the first four swedish military pilots students arrived at the “F. Cesari” military airport of Galatina, accompanied by their Senior…

The International Flight Training School (IFTS) is an internationally renowned example of Italian excellence, a benchmark for the advanced training of military pilots from the world’s air forces who fly first-line fighters, such as the Eurofighter Typhoon or the F-35.…

For the first time ever, two Italian air force F-35 Lightning IIs, assigned to the 32nd Wing, Amendola Air Base, Italy, landed at Aviano Air Base, Italy, May 20-21, in support of Astral Knight 2021. AK21 is an integrated air…

n the early morning of May 14, the Italian Air Force F-35 pilots deployed to Ämari Air Base, Estonia, supporting NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission, executed their first intercept since they arrived in early May. The Combined Air Operations Centre…

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons and Airmen assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing participated in an Agile Combat Employment (ACE) exercise at Amendola Air Base, Italy on Feb. 16-17, 2021. The 555th and 510th Fighter Squadrons executed counter air…

A groundbreaking ceremony for the new International Flight Training School was celebrated today at the Italian Air Force’s base in Decimomannu (Sardinia – Italy). Italian Defence Undersecretary Hon. Giulio Calvisi, the Sardinian Region’s Governor Hon. Christian Solinas, Italian Chief of…

Taking off from Leonardo’s plant in Caselle (Turin), the final and most advanced Eurofighter Typhoon of the Italian Air Force was handed over during a ceremony today becoming one of the defence aircraft assigned daily to the protection of the…

During the performance of the Frecce Tricolori held on the skies of Sigonella AB last August we met Colonel Gianluca Chiriatti Commander of the 41° Stormo and Sigonella AB with whom we exchanged "two chats” between a joke and a…

A formation of Eurofighers with the symbol of the Prancing Horse on the fuselage will fly over the starting grid before the race begins. For about 100 years now, the Prancing Horse has been a lasting link between the Scuderia…

From September, Italian and German fighter jets will be deployed in Lithuania and Estonia respectively. The detachments with their Eurofighter Typhoon jets will take over from their outgoing Spanish, French and UK colleagues. While Italy will be leading the mission,…

Leonardo is pleased to announce that the DAAA (Directorate for Air Armaments and Airworthiness), the Italian Ministry of Defence’s Certification Authority, has issued the "Initial Certification" for Leonardo's new M-345 training aircraft. This important achievement for the M-345 programme is…

On Saturday 22, the third F-35B Lightnng II ordered by the Italian Defense left the production site located at Cameri (NO), being commissioned by the Italian Air Force. Italian Air Force has plans for 15 F-35B and Italian Navy will…

For the first time modern 5th generation fighter aircraft will execute NATO’s peacetime Air Policing mission safeguarding Icelandic airspace for three weeks in October. Italy will be the first Ally to deploy six of their F-35 fighter aircraft to Keflavik…