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Italy considers 60% expansion in military to meet NATO requirements under new $7 billion defense plan
Europe, News February 22, 2026 , by IRIA
Italy is reviewing plans to increase its military personnel by more than 60% over the next 18 years.
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NATO Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise tests rapid response capabilities across Germany and Baltic Sea
Europe, News February 19, 2026 , by IRIA
NATO’s Steadfast Dart 2026 exercise, one of the alliance’s most significant drills, has brought together
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Saudi Arabia to acquire four C-27J maritime patrol aircraft from Italy
Europe, Middle East, News February 17, 2026 , by IRIA
Saudi Arabia has signed a contract with the Italian defense and aerospace company Leonardo to acquire
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European leaders agree to back ‘Buy European’ policy to protect strategic industries at EU Summit
Europe, News February 14, 2026 , by IRIA
European Union leaders agree to move forward with a targeted “Buy European” policy aimed at protecting
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Italy to host first international F-35 pilot training center outside the United States
Europe, News January 9, 2026 , by IRIA
Italy has announced that an air force base in Sicily will become the first F-35 pilot training school
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Europe backs Denmark on Greenland as leaders meet in Paris for Ukraine talks
Europe, News January 8, 2026 , by IRIA
European leaders rallied behind Denmark and Greenland, asserting the Arctic island’s sovereignty as
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Nigeria to buy 24 M-346FA jets and 10 AW-109 helicopters from Italy in $1.4 billion deal
Africa, Europe, News December 20, 2025 , by IRIA
Nigeria is nearing the completion of its planned acquisition of 24 Italian-built M-346FA light fighter
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy rejects US pressure on territorial concessions as he meets Meloni and Pope Leo in Italy
Europe, News December 10, 2025 , by IRIA
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Pope Leo XIV and
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US approves $301 million sale of 100 JASSM-ER missiles to Italy
Europe, News, US December 8, 2025 , by IRIA
The United States has approved a possible $301 million sale of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles
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Austria finalizes $1.7 billion deal to purchase 12 M-346FA light combat jets from Italy
Europe, News December 3, 2025 , by IRIA
Austria has finalized a $1.7 billion deal with Italy’s Leonardo to purchase 12 M-346FA light combat