Italy
Italy Eyes 5,031 APKWS II Kits for Eurofighter Drone Defense
Italy is evaluating 5,031 APKWS II guidance kits worth up to $364 million as a lower-cost counter-drone weapon, potentially for its Eurofighter fleet.
Italy
Ukraine
Leonardo Opens Ukraine Subsidiary for Defense R&D Expansion
Leonardo has established a Kyiv subsidiary focused on defense R&D, expanding its direct presence in Ukraine as European industry deepens local cooperation.
Italy
KNDS Ammo Italy Plant Hit by Explosion Near Rome
A fire and explosion hit the KNDS Ammo Italy ammunition plant in Colleferro near Rome on August 13. Authorities reported no injuries.
Italy
Michal Strnad Buys 14% Pirelli Stake as Chinese Investor Cuts Holding
Czechoslovak Group owner Michal Strnad has acquired a 14% stake in Italy's Pirelli from China's Sinochem in a deal worth about €987 million, strengthening European ownership of the tire manufacturer amid growing geopolitical scrutiny.
Croatia
Croatia Signs Beretta Agreement to Build Small-Caliber Ammunition Factory
Croatia has signed a memorandum with Beretta Holding and a domestic investor to build the country's first small-caliber ammunition factory in Obrovac, expanding its defense-industrial base.
Italy
Italy Investigates Alleged Russian Espionage Network Targeting Ukraine Air Defense Data
Italian investigators have uncovered an alleged espionage network accused of collecting classified military information for Russian intelligence, including details related to Western air defense systems supplied to Ukraine.
Italy
Italy’s Defense Market Set for Sustained Growth Through 2035 as Procurement Spending Accelerates
Italy is expected to expand defense spending steadily over the next decade, with procurement and modernization programs driving growth across the aerospace, naval, land, and digital domains. The outlook reflects Rome’s commitment to NATO capability targets and major industrial programs.
Industry
The Adriatic's Emerging Role in Europe's Naval Industrial Expansion
As Europe expands naval procurement, the Adriatic region is emerging as a growing center for shipbuilding, maritime infrastructure, and defense-industrial cooperation. New investments are strengthening its role in Europe's naval sector.
Italy
Italy Signals Possible Withdrawal From EU Defense Fund Dispute
Italy has warned it could withdraw from a European Union defense financing initiative amid disagreements linked to energy sector policies and industrial priorities.
Italy
Italy Appoints MBDA Executive Mariani as New Leonardo CEO
Italy’s government has selected an executive from missile manufacturer MBDA to lead Leonardo. The move signals a shift in leadership at the state-controlled defense group amid broader industrial and strategic considerations.
Italy
Rheinmetall Moves to Acquire Iveco Military Vehicle Unit Amid Leonardo–Tata Talks
Rheinmetall is reportedly planning to acquire Iveco’s military truck production business as part of efforts to expand its land systems portfolio. At the same time, Italy’s Leonardo is said to be negotiating with India’s Tata Group regarding potential cooperation.
Italy
South Korea and Italy Agree to Expand Defense-Industrial Cooperation
South Korea and Italy have agreed to deepen cooperation in the defense sector as part of a broader effort to strengthen strategic ties. The decision reflects shared interest in advanced technologies, industrial collaboration, and security-related supply chains.