Leonardo, Italy's state-controlled aerospace and defense group, has been awarded a contract to develop and deliver the first four next-generation radars for Italy's long-range ballistic missile defense. The contract was announced on December 18, 2025, by TELEDIFE, the Directorate of Telecommunications, IT and Advanced Technologies of the Italian Ministry of Defence.
Switzerland-based Jekta has unveiled a 1:9 scale model of its PHA-ZE 100 fully electric amphibious aircraft, currently undergoing flight tests in Italy. The subscale model will generate crucial aerodynamic and performance data to inform the development of the full-scale prototype, targeted for first flight by late 2027 and service entry in 2030-31.
Italian prosecutors are investigating the disappearance of nearly €17 million worth of aircraft parts for Tornado and AMX fighter-bombers, as well as C-130 tactical transport aircraft, according to La Repubblica reports. The Italian Air Force has provided full cooperation with civil and military judicial authorities.
Italy has taken delivery of its first SAMP/T New Generation (NG) and GRIFO surface-to-air missile systems, marking an important step in the country's air defense modernization. The handover took place on January 22, 2026, at the Santa Barbara barracks in Sabaudia, home to the Army Air Defence Artillery Command (COMACA).
France is reportedly negotiating its withdrawal from the Eurodrone program, a joint development project with Germany, Italy, and Spain. The move could increase the programme bill by more than €700 million, according to reports.
Aviation Capital Group has delivered the first Airbus A220-300 to Italian carrier ITA Airways, marking a significant milestone in the lessor's growing A220 portfolio. The delivery represents the first of five aircraft ACG will provide to ITA Airways under a broader lease agreement, as the Italian airline continues its strategic fleet modernization.