A-129 Mangusta

Some more info about the Italian FULGUR missile from MBDA. For many years Italy had to rely on the Stinger for its short range AD. With the FULGUR that won’t be the case anymore. Leonardo is also developing a turret which will be integrated on the AICS and Lince LMV.

Italian OF-40 tank in Thailand for trials.

🇮🇹🇺🇸 Italy will be acquiring 2 L3Harris EA-37B Compass Call Electronic Warfare aircraft from the US, Italy will be it's first export customer.

The Italian Airforce at #RIAT2025.

CIO (Consorzio Iveco-Oto Melara) delivered the first production C2 Ariete main battle tank to the Italian Army two days ago. The following thread is to discuss its new generation of communication equipment configuration in Italian Army AFVs.

First C2 Ariete tank was delievered to the Italian Army today, a ceremony was held. Unless later versions of this tank will have minor updates, the C3/CX may become a thing, since the Italian Army is interested in further upgrading the C2 Ariete.

New Leonardo 120/55 cannon, likely destined for the Centauro II, Ariete and IMBT.

Some really cool news! Leonardo has just unveiled for the first time the new 120/55 cannon, which is able to fire guided VULCANO munitions, this was something which was first mentioned as part of an upgrade for the C3/CX Ariete, perhaps it will show up on the IMBT.

Italian Army MLRS-I during a training exercise at night.

Ferrari and Lamborghini should lock in and make military vehicles again. Ferrari F333E Lizard Lamborghini Cheetah Lamborghini LM002