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Adani-Leonardo Offers AW109 TrekkerM For India's Twin-Engine Utility Helicopter Requirement; HAL, TATA, KAMOV Vie Head-To-Head
India's search for a modern utility helicopter fleet has intensified with the suspension of the Ka-226T joint venture. Adani Defence and Aerospace has partnered with Leonardo to manufacture the AW109 ...
Major overhaul of NATO’s force commands
According to sources like La Lettre and Politico, there will be a significant shift in command within NATO. The United States plans to hand over control of the Joint Force Command in Naples to an Ital...
Fincantieri predicts strong growth despite ding to US warship business
Fincantieri, an Italian shipbuilding company, has predicted significant revenue growth over the next decade, with projections indicating a doubling of income to €18 billion by 2035. The forecast inclu...
European allies take over NATO joint force commands
NATO has restructured its command structure with European countries now leading several Joint Force Commands: UK will lead JFC Norfolk, Italy will command JFC Naples, and Germany and Poland will rotat...
NATO shake-up sees US ousted from 2 warfighting-level commands
The United States will relinquish leadership of two NATO Joint Force Commands: handing over Joint Force Command Norfolk to the United Kingdom and Joint Force Command Naples to Italy....
The New ‘Super’ Eurofighter Typhoon Fighter Summed Up in 2 Words
The Eurofighter Typhoon sustains its competitive edge with continuous technological upgrades on a resilient airframe design. Key features include carbon fiber composite construction, speed and maneuve...
Ukraine’s Olympic flag bearer told to remove helmet honoring 591 athletes killed in war
Vladyslav Heraskevych, Ukraine’s skeleton team flag bearer at the Olympics, was told to remove a helmet honoring 591 athletes and coaches killed in Russia's invasion. This contrasts with no action tak...
UK spends over £400 million on long-range weapons as cooperation scales up with European allies
The United Kingdom plans to invest more than £400 million this financial year in hypersonic and long-range weapon systems. This includes collaborative efforts with France, Germany, and Italy....
Poland and Italy say they will not join Trump's Board of Peace
Polish and Italian officials stated that their countries will not join U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed Peace Board aimed at resolving global conflicts. Many Western nations have hesitated to pa...
Italy’s Meloni doubles down on law and order
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is facing criticism for allegedly stoking fears of national threat to suppress left-wing opposition. Critics argue that her actions are an attempt to tighten cont...
NATO Must Adapt to New Realities and Share Security Burdens Amid Dependence on US
According to a Deputy Minister of Defense, NATO must adapt to new geopolitical realities and adjust the balance of security responsibilities among member states, particularly in light of over-reliance...
Saudi Arabia buys armed C-27J MPA aircraft
Saudi Arabia has purchased four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) from Italy's Leonardo for use in maritime surveillance and combat operations. This acquisition marks Saudi Arabia as the global lau...
Fincantieri predicts strong growth despite ding to US warship business
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri predicts significant financial expansion over the next decade and a half, expecting revenues to double by 2035 to reach €18 billion. The company anticipates challenges ...
Meloni says she disagrees with Merz on culture wars
Giorgia Meloni, Italy's Prime Minister, has stated her disagreement with Matteo Merz on issues related to culture wars during a notable absence from the Munich Security Conference....
Is NATO Preparing for War with Iran?
The article discusses concerns over whether NATO is preparing for military conflict with Iran, emphasizing that diplomatic channels remain open....
Sweden Joins NATO’s ‘Arctic Sentry’ Mission to Greenland With Gripen Fighter Jets
Sweden has joined NATO's Arctic Sentry mission in Greenland by deploying Gripens fighter jets alongside personnel from the Swedish Air Force and Army Rangers for exercises....
Indonesia selects Italian M-346 trainer jet
The Indonesian Air Force has chosen the Italian aircraft manufacturer Leonardo's M-346 Jet Trainer as part of its efforts to modernize its air force fleet. An order of up to 24 units is expected, with...
Estonian sports museum showcases country's first ever Winter Olympics appearance
The Estonian sports museum highlights Estonia's participation in its very first Winter Olympics 100 years ago when the games were still relatively new. Back then, the country sent out a more modest de...
Officials to look into penis injection claims in ski jumping at 2026 Olympics
Allegations regarding the use of performance-enhancing steroids through penile injections among ski jumpers participating in the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics have emerged, according to German media r...
Estonian MEP urges Ukrainian Winter Olympics helmet controversy competitor be reinstated
Urmas Paet, an Estonian Member of the European Parliament from the Reform party, has appealed for the reinstatement of a Ukrainian athlete who was excluded from the ongoing winter games in Milano Cort...
Winter Olympics 2026: Breezy Johnson Gets Engaged at the Games, Snoop Dogg Offers Support
On day six of the Winter Olympics 2026, notable highlights include athlete Breezy Johnson announcing her engagement and rapper Snoop Dogg showing strong support for the event....
Indonesian Navy Wants Ex-Italian Aircraft Carrier to be Delivered Before October 5
The Indonesian Navy plans to acquire the former Italian aircraft carrier, Giuseppe Garibaldi (C 551). According to Indonesian state media outlet Antara News, Indonesian Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Muh...
Italy aligns with Germany by cooling on Macron’s joint EU debt plan
Italy has moved to align more closely with Germany regarding European Union economic policy, particularly concerning French President Emmanuel Macron's proposal for joint EU debt issuance. Italy suppo...
Lithuania removes Estonian skating coach from Winter Olympics team
Lithuania has decided to exclude an Estonian figure skating coach from its Olympic team just before the commencement of winter events in Milano Cortina....
The star athletes from Japan and abroad competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics
The upcoming Milano Cortina Winter Olympics is expected to feature many internationally known athletes from both Japan and overseas countries, promising a globally recognized competition....
Watch: Winter Olympics opening ceremony live on ERR this Friday
The opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics will commence this Friday at 8:45 PM local time in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. The event can be viewed live through ETV2 and additional links p...
Ravenna Consortium for Olympics: Parking and Renovations Worth €75 Million
The article discusses the Ravenna-based consortium’s efforts related to the Olympics, focusing on significant infrastructure projects including parking facilities and building renovations that are est...
British NATO Ambassador Raises Eyebrows With Move To Accommodate Girlfriend
The British ambassador to NATO has caused controversy by bringing his Italian intern girlfriend into the official residence, prompting discussions about propriety and protocol within diplomatic circle...
Russian Citizenship for Italian Journalist Vincenzo Lorussio
Italian journalist Vincenzo Lorussio has been granted Russian citizenship. This decision highlights the strengthening ties between Russia and certain Western journalists who support its narrative....
Ukrainian skeleton racer fails to overturn Olympics ban at top court
Vladyslav Heraskevych's attempt to lift his Olympic Games ban was unsuccessful. His helmet design became a notable talking point during the Winter Olympics in Italy, where he was barred from competing...
Italy's Federica Brignone roars to super-G gold 10 months after breaking leg
Italian alpine skier Federica Brignone won the women’s super-G event at the Alpine Ski World Cup, making her the oldest female gold medalist in the sport's history at 35 years old. This victory came 1...
Short Interest in A2A S.p.A. (OTCMKTS:AEMMY) Grows By 1,511.1%
The short interest in Italian utility company A2A S.p.A., trading on OTCMKTS as AEMMY, surged significantly in January. By January 30th, the total short interest had grown to 145 shares from just 9 sh...
Vance Is In Milan For The Winter Olympics
Vance has traveled to Milan for the Winter Olympics and will continue his trip to Armenia and Azerbaijan....
VANCE IN MILAN FOR WINTER OLYMPICS, PLANS TRIP TO ARMENIA AND AZERBAIJAN
Vance, likely referring to a high-ranking official or sports delegation leader, is currently in Milan for the Winter Olympics. Post-Olympics, Vance has itinerary plans that include visits to both Arme...
IOC hoping fans won't jeer U.S. team or officials during opening ceremony
Italian politicians have criticized the presence of ICE agents accompanying the US State Department's Diplomatic Security Service in Italy....
Church angel resembling Italy’s prime minister painted over after outcry
A painting within Rome's Basilica of San Lorenzo in Lucina depicting an angel with facial features resembling Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been overpainted, ending a period of speculation...
Alpine skiing star Marco Odermatt bemoans lack of 'Olympic spirit' in Bormio
Swiss alpine skiing star Marco Odermatt has expressed disappointment over the perceived lack of Olympic spirit at the venue in Bormio, Italy. The Olympics are spread across multiple locations includin...
Curling quietly kicks off sports program at Milano Cortina Olympics
The winter Olympic games at Milano Cortina commenced with a low-key beginning featuring curling events. Shortly after the start of the Games, technical issues arose when a brief power outage caused sc...
Watch: Estonia's Aleksandr Selevko in Olympic action Tuesday live on ERR
Estonian figure skater Aleksandr Selevko will participate in the men's singles short program event at the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina on Tuesday evening. The live broadcast of his competition ca...