Italian Air Force.
air warfare branch of Italy's armed forces
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What's happening
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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A drone intended for Ukraine entered Lithuanian territory near the Belarus border during a NATO Baltic Air Policing Mission.Well supported4 reports
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The Italian Air Force ordered MQ-9A Block 5 RPA from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems.Some support1 report
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The Italian Air Force is confirmed to be a component of the Italian Armed Forces.Some support1 report
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The Italian Air Force is protecting Italian and NATO airspace from its base in Grosseto.Some support3 reports
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A rotation ceremony is underway in Šiauliai, where the Italian Air Force is taking over the main mission with the support of allied forces.Some support3 reports
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Leonardo powers the IFTS system for the Italian Air Force, located in Sardinia, strengthening NATO cohesion.Some support3 reports
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Italian Air Force aircraft flew to Turkey for joint testing with Baykar and Leonardo.Some support1 report
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On July 10, Italy faced multiple developments: the expulsion of Russian diplomats, the Air Force issued heat forecasts for Florence, a court found the Superbonus scheme inefficient, and Tajani condemned Moscow's hybrid warfare attacks.Some support3 reports
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Italian Air Force monitored aerial targets near the border in Tulcea County, Romania.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Long-range forecasts for the Italian peninsula have been provided, involving the Italian Air Force.Some support1 report
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems adapted Block 30 GCS for MQ-9B operation for the Italian Air Force.Well supported9 reports
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An Italian Air Force duo led a race during the Giro event, while Carlo Barbieri earned a silver medal in the competition.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Italian Air Force
Events traced to Italian Air Force, step by step, newest first- Italian Air Force may gain counter-drone capability from APKWS kitsItalian Air Force may gain counter-drone capability from APKWS kitsPossible
- Italian Air Force may adopt high-speed rotorcraft under NATO mandateThe Italian Air Force may adopt high-speed rotorcraft under NATO mandatePossible
Explainers that pass through Italian Air Force
Italian Air Force is a step on the way to someone elseAround Italian Air Force this week
News at the entities that move Italian Air Force most-
Italy StructuralItaly issued residence permits to nationals from Morocco and Albania, while Moroccan applicants faced high asylum refusal rates.Moves Italian Air Force
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems StructuralSpirit Defense announced a production partnership with General Atomics for the FQ-42 aircraft and unveiled a new facility in Wichita.Moves Italian Air Force
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Leonardo StructuralLeonardo developed a specialized simulator for Bristow Group Inc.Moves Italian Air Force
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NATO StructuralRomania is preparing to join the NATO community.Moves Italian Air Force
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L3Harris Technologies TransactionalJim Cramer commented on L3Harris Technologies stock valuation as Goldman Sachs and TD Cowen cut price targets.Moves Italian Air Force
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Lockheed Martin StructuralRBC and Citigroup boosted price objectives on Lockheed Martin shares, with MarketBeat aggregating the analyst ratings.Moves Italian Air Force
Connections
The 22 strongest of 40, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Italian Armed Forces Structural
Italian Air Force is a component of the Italian Armed Forces.
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Italy Structural
The Italian Air Force operates as a formal military branch of the Italian state.
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NATO Structural
The Italian Air Force is a formal member of NATO, actively contributing capabilities and participating in joint air policing and defense missions.
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Structural
GA-ASI supplies and provides specialized upgrades for Italian Air Force MQ-9 RPA operations.
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Leonardo Structural
Leonardo provides critical platforms, maintenance, and operational support to the Italian Air Force.
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Romanian Air Force Operational
The two air forces actively cooperate in joint military operations, including air policing missions and shared airspace monitoring.
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L3Harris Technologies Transactional
L3Harris is being evaluated by the Italian Air Force for the potential procurement of Compass Call electronic-attack systems.
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Romania Operational
The two entities are currently partnered in NATO Air Policing missions.
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Ibiza Operational
The Italian Air Force utilizes bases in Ibiza for testing and deployment operations.
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Defense Security Cooperation Agency Transactional
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency is involved in the Foreign Military Sales process for the Italian Air Force.
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Lockheed Martin Structural
Lockheed Martin provides technical and logistical support to the Italian Air Force.
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Indian Air Force Operational
Operational relationship based on discussions of defense cooperation in New Delhi.
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Europe Shared context
The Italian Air Force operates and partners within the broader geopolitical context of Europe.
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Šiauliai Shared context
Šiauliai serves as the location hosting a base for the Italian Air Force's rotation ceremony.
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Singh Operational
The relationship involves active defence cooperation and military engagement between the individual and the organization.
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BIAS Mentioned together
The aerobatic team of the Italian Air Force (Frecce Tricolori) is featured at the company BIAS.
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French Air and Space Force Operational
The Italian Air Force is taking over the main mission, indicating direct operational interaction.
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Giro Shared context
The Italian Air Force participated in an event associated with the company Giro.
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Lithuania Shared context
The Italian Air Force conducts military deployments within the Baltic airspace of Lithuania.
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Niccolò Bertola Structural
Niccolò Bertola served as a pilot within the Italian Air Force.
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Turkey Shared context
Italian Air Force conducted testing operations within Turkey.
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Miramar Mentioned together
No evidence found linking Miramar and Italian Air Force.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
3 eventsJuly 2026
5 events- The Italian Air Force is protecting Italian and NATO airspace from its base in Grosseto.
- A rotation ceremony is underway in Šiauliai, where the Italian Air Force is taking over the main mission with the support of allied forces.
- Leonardo powers the IFTS system for the Italian Air Force, located in Sardinia, strengthening NATO cohesion.
- Italian Air Force aircraft flew to Turkey for joint testing with Baykar and Leonardo.
- On July 10, Italy faced multiple developments: the expulsion of Russian diplomats, the Air Force issued heat forecasts for Florence, a court found the Superbonus scheme inefficient, and Tajani condemned Moscow's hybrid warfare attacks.
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June 2026
4 events- Italian Air Force monitored aerial targets near the border in Tulcea County, Romania.
- Long-range forecasts for the Italian peninsula have been provided, involving the Italian Air Force.
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems adapted Block 30 GCS for MQ-9B operation for the Italian Air Force.
- An Italian Air Force duo led a race during the Giro event, while Carlo Barbieri earned a silver medal in the competition.