Aviation News – Italy expands AW249 Fenice helicopter fleet with new €1.22 billion contract Italy has launched the procurement process for a third batch of Leonardo AW249 Fenice attack helicopters, worth €1.22 billion ($1.41 billion). The move strengthens the Italian Army’s modernization program and reinforces the country’s domestic defense industry. According to documents submitted by the Italian defence minister for parliamentary approval in mid-October, the order covers 29 additional…

New radars will form the sensor backbone of Italy’s future national air and ballistic missile defence system

New radars will form the sensor backbone of Italy’s future national air and ballistic missile defence system

Aviation News – Italy’s parliament has approved nearly €9 billion in funding for the multinational Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a next-generation fighter jet initiative with Britain and Japan, marking one of Europe’s largest current defence investments and underscoring Rome’s long-term commitment to advanced air combat capability. The funding package, valued at almost €9 billion ($10.7 billion), supports Italy’s role in the trilateral programme launched in December 2022 alongside the United Kingdom and Japan.

New radars will form the sensor backbone of Italy’s future national air and ballistic missile defence system