Italy

By Robert Wall
MBDA has unveiled the latest iteration of its Exocet submarine-launched anti-ship missile that features an engine upgrade to extend range and a seeker upgrade.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Vivienne Machi
NATO partners have linked arms on a responsive space launch initiative that could use Europe’s growing network of spaceports.
Satellites

By David Casey
Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region—the destination for Routes Europe 2026—is focused on ambitious tourism goals and strategies as it builds on a successful 2023.
Airports & Networks

By Tony Osborne
The €13.7 million ($14.9 million) project is being led by Thales and also includes Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo Helicopters and Spain’s Indra.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Tony Osborne
The manufacturer is flight-testing the AW249 attack helicopter to meet Italian Army and international needs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
The Italian Navy is studying the long-term concept of employing uncrewed aerial systems as a possible airborne early warning (AEW) platform for its aircraft carriers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By David Casey
Delta Air Lines is adding seven new transatlantic routes in summer 2025 with a focus on Italy.
Airlines & Lessors

By Robert Wall
Paris has revealed further details of France and Italy's plans to acquire a new version of the SAMP/T as it rushes upgrade air and missile defense capabilities.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Robert Wall
The French government plans to buy additional SAMP/T air and missile defense systems.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
The purchase forms part of the third phase of the country’s F-35 procurement program.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Italian Air Force plans to use Leonardo’s M-346 twin-engine advanced jet trainer as the future mount for its aerobatic display team.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The report was spearheaded by former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall
Austria is considering a joint procurement with Italy of Leonardo M-346 trainers to replace the Saab 105 aircraft it retired in 2020.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Graham Warwick
The design builds on experience from the Air One vertiport operational demonstration in Coventry, England, in April 2022.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Graham Warwick
The latest Jetson One V2 Mk5 frame features design tweaks to accommodate the final battery design.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Chen Chuanren
Lockheed Martin ended a seven-month delivery suspension after the F-35 Joint Program Office accepted F-35s with “truncated” capabilities.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
Germany, Italy and the Netherlands are buying 940 Stinger Block 1 missiles from Raytheon.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Vivienne Machi
Spain and Luxembourg will become the latest NATO members to provide military satellite communications services to the alliance during NATO-sanctioned operations.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall
Leonardo says its AW609 tiltrotor has completed ship trials involving the Italian Navy’s Cavour aircraft carrier.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Rome has given the greenlight to Safran's takeover of Microtecnica from RTX after concerns over the supply of components to defense programs were addressed.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Tony Osborne
European missile manufacturer MBDA has been contracted to integrate its Marte-ER anti-ship missile onto the Romanian navy’s new Airbus H215M helicopters.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Garrett Reim
Venture capital firm Seraphim Space has announced its latest accelerator cohort of nine startups.
Commercial Space

By Tony Osborne
Italy could join Germany and Spain in making a top-up order for the Eurofighter combat aircraft, industry officials have said.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Partners in the Eurodrone program have completed the preliminary design review for the twin-engine medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) uncrewed air system.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Almost a one month after its launch, Routes checks in on the status of the Italian carrier's network.
Airports & Networks