24/10/23 | Events
So that Afghanistan is not forgotten
The ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Rome, Khaled Ahmad Zekriya, hosted a "Round Table" dedicated to the future of his country, on the occasion of...
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18/10/23 | Insights
The solar system, the resource of the future (1/4): science and technology in space exploration
Space exploration has roots almost as deep as humanity itself. In fact, man has always had a curiosity for the sky and astronomical events, searching over time...
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18/10/23 | Events
This evening at 21.00 pm: "What to do in case of a terrorist attack"
The danger of a terrorist attack is, given the latest (known) episodes in France and Belgium, decidedly real and looming. Surely the security forces of the Republic...
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17/10/23 | Cyber
The culture of cyber security in secondary schools
The pilot project for the promotion of the culture of cyber security in secondary schools starts from Rome, promoted by the Cyber Security Italy Foundation, the first...
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17/10/23 | Cyber
Cybersecurity training: interview with Dr. Manlio Longinotti (responsible for SANS Institute in Italy)
As the reader of this column knows, we have always tried to promote training in cyber and new technologies, convinced that it can "make a difference". Here you are...
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13/10/23 | Letters to the Director
Letter to Difesa Online: "Free rein as a citizen"
We live, I believe, in one of the most paradoxical and dare I say bigoted historical periods of recent centuries. We seem horrified that an armed attack can be responded to with...
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12/10/23 | Publishing
When will it be our turn...?
In these days of blood and pain, from the mud of useless chatter that has always characterized our country, THE real question must emerge: if it were to be touched - or rather "when...
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12/10/23 | Events
Monday 16th at 18.00 pm "Wagner Group: the spearhead of the Kremlin. Lessons learned from the Battle of Bakhmut"
The Wagner group, a "private" Russian security company described as a paramilitary force or a mercenary organization, has been the protagonist of every terrorist action for years...
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10/10/23 | Events
Meeting between Undersecretary Perego and the Minister of Defense of the Republic of India Sri Rajanath Singh
“Yesterday was an important day for India and Italy” stated the Undersecretary of State for Defense Matteo...
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10/10/23 | Events
Friday 13th at 16.00 pm: "Difesa Online interviews Gen. Pasquale Preziosa"
The general sa Pasquale Preziosa, former chief of staff of the Italian Air Force, is a professor of Geopolitics...
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09/10/23 | Guests Book
Federica Marzi: My home elsewhere
Federica Marzi Ed. Bottega Errante pages 335 “What are you doing? Are you left to cling to a grave? What are you doing? Stay for...
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09/10/23 | Publishing
Horror followed by a mistake
There are many aspects that are part of War. Among these the massacre of civilians. For almost a century – now – “...
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06/10/23 | Events
Wednesday 11th at 18.00pm "50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War"
The Yom Kippur War took place in 1973, involving Israel, Egypt, and Syria. It began on October 6, with...
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06/10/23 | Events
Undersecretary Perego visits the National Amphibious Pole and the Brindisi base of the Navy
“The amphibious group and the aircraft carrier group together represent the expeditionary task force which is a unique and...
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03/10/23 | Letters to the Director
Letter to Online Defense: the unpreparedness of the Italian armed forces in the Second World War
I am a recent reader of yours. Scrolling through some of your articles I couldn't help but notice the continuous...
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29/09/23 | Letters to the Director
Letter to Defense Online: "About Aries..."
Dear editor, regarding the letter to Difesa Online Are you "conveniently" missing a few beats?, for...
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28/09/23 | Insights
The incessant challenge of unconventional conflict towards global security
In an absolute sense, security, whether global, regional or national, consists in the utopian absence of risks...
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27/09/23 | Events
25th Edition of the Malta International Airshow
The Navy participated in the 25th edition of the Malta International Airshow with an EH-101 helicopter from the 3rd...
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27/09/23 | Insights
Drones: operational and tactical developments
Some doctrines and methods of warfare, typical of a distant past in which soldiers became real and...
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26/09/23 | Interviews
September 1943: "Unconditional surrender"
I was born in 1970: a quarter of a century after the end of the Second World War. Of traces of the conflict, during the...
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Publishing
Backchannels and fireworks: US mediation behind Iranian retaliation on Israel?
As announced by the Iranian regime, the announced retaliation for the (unannounced) attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on 1 April 2024 which led to the death of...
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Letters to the Director
Letters to Defense Online: "Carabinieri and sinking of the Garibaldi"
Mine is not meant to be a sterile controversy but after more than thirty years of wearing the uniform I consider it a "fair" controversy. Decisions regarding the size and composition of forces...
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