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March 30, 2023

Italy Tasks MBDA With Studying Stinger Air Defense System Replacement

Defense Post: The Italian defense ministry has tasked MBDA with exploring a replacement for the FIM-92 Stinger man-portable air defense

March 20, 2023

Ukrainian military learn how to operate modern air defense system in Italy

Euromaidan Press: Ukrainian soldiers are being trained on how to operate a modern surface-to-air defense missile system SAMP/T in Italy,

March 1, 2023

Italy to provide Ukraine with SPADA and Skyguard air defense missile systems

Army Recognition: The urgent needs for the Ukrainian armed forces today are air defense systems and tanks which are a

February 17, 2023

Italy, France Sign SAMP/T Air Defense System Contract

Defense Post: Italy and France have signed a joint production contract for the SAMP/T NG (New-Generation) air defense system. The

January 25, 2023

Italy confirms Samp-T missile-defense donation to Ukraine

Defense News: Italy has confirmed it is ready to supply Ukraine with its Samp-T air defense system after weeks of

November 14, 2022

Italy preps new Ukraine arms shipment. Is SAMP/T air defense included?

Defense News: Italy plans to send air defense weapons to Ukraine, possibly including the SAMP/T system, Italian media reports have

December 3, 2018

Italy’s F-35s First To Achieve IOC in Europe

AIN Online: On November 30, the chief of the Aeronautica Militare Italiana (AMI, Italian air force) announced that the service

October 25, 2018

Italy plans to slash half a billion dollars from defense in 2019

Defense News: ROME — Italy will cut €450 million (U.S. $512.3 million) from its planned defense spending in 2019 by

October 4, 2018

Italy stalls on missile program as budget cuts loom

Defense News: ROME – Italy’s new populist government has halted plans for a new missile defense system amid reports it

June 4, 2018

Turkey, Italian-French consortium advance talks on air defense systems

Hurriyet Daily News: Cooperation between European manufacturer of anti-air missiles Eurosam and Turkish defense organizations will provide technology transfer to