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Italy plans to become the first European operator of Turkey's Baykar TB3 drone, marking a significant expansion of Turkish UAV exports into Europe. This purchase underscores Ankara's growing influence in advanced drone technology and European defense markets.
Italy’s Prime Minister Meloni becomes the first EU and NATO leader to engage directly in the Gulf region since the outbreak of war involving Iran. This high-level meeting underscores rising energy security concerns tied to Middle East instability and signals increased European engagement in a volatile energy corridor.
Italy rejects US military aircraft stopover at Sigonella for Middle East missions targeting Iran. The move highlights Italy's demand for parliamentary approval on foreign military operations, limiting US and Israeli access amid heightened regional tensions.
Italy refuses US requests to deploy bombers from Sicily to target Iran, signaling European restraint amid escalating Middle East tensions. This decision challenges US regional military strategy and underscores Italy's cautious role within NATO and its Middle Eastern affairs.
Italy's acquisition of Bayraktar TB3 UCAVs marks a strategic leap in carrier-based unmanned warfare. It enhances Mediterranean naval power projection amid rising regional maritime tensions.
The Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), a trilateral initiative by the UK, Japan, and Italy to develop a next-generation fighter jet, appears to be facing delays due to the UK’s lack of budgetary commitments, a move that has frustrated Japan. At the same time, the GCAP program could add many new members, including India. GCAP […] The post Japan Frustrated as UK Budget Delays Threaten 6th-Gen GCAP Fighter Program — India & Poland Eye Entry appeared first on EURASIAN TIMES.
Indonesian Navy’s (TNI AL) second Multipurpose Combat Ship / Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA), KRI Prabu Siliwangi (321), has arrived in the country on March 22 after a lengthy transit from Italy. KRI Prabu Siliwangi departed La Spezia Naval Base on 11 February 2026. Unlike its sister ship and the first PPA delivered to Indonesia, KRI ... The post Indonesia’s Second PPA Arrives in the Country appeared first on Naval News.
While developing its much-awaited fifth-generation aircraft, AMCA, India is also considering joining one of two European sixth-generation fighter programs. The Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has informed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence of its interest in two active sixth-generation fighter jet consortia: the Global Combat Aircraft Program (GCAP) led by the United Kingdom, Italy, […] The post FCAS vs GCAP: After Mystère, Mirage & Rafale, Will India Stick with France or Pivot to UK-Japan for 6th-Gen Jets? appeared first on EURASIAN TIMES.
Italy’s Leonardo advances a $1.9 billion deal to acquire Iveco's land vehicle division, aiming to reshape European military vehicle production. The transaction leverages combined sales networks to expand market reach and consolidate defense manufacturing power. This acquisition signals intensified competition in the European defense industrial sector with strategic implications for NATO and regional security dynamics.
Italy's defense ministry initiates procurement of a containerized naval mine laying system for deployment on new naval vessels, signaling enhanced maritime defensive capabilities. This modernization reflects Italy's intent to strengthen asymmetric naval warfare and strategic maritime deterrence in the Mediterranean.
Italy's Leonardo is poised to exploit rising global defense budgets with its Michelangelo Dome air defense system. As nations escalate military spending, strategic competition intensifies, raising concerns over arms proliferation and regional tensions.
Italy and its allies are mobilizing naval forces to counter escalating Iranian threats in the Eastern Mediterranean. This confrontation raises the stakes in regional security and underscores vulnerabilities in Europe’s defense posture.
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