23/03/21 | Military world
Israel and the defense of its energy supplies in the Mediterranean
The State of Israel draws about 60% of its energy needs from natural gas fields located off its coasts and has started exporting gas to its ...
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22/03/21 | Military world
The Franco-German program for a new MBT would appear to be blocked. Are there any possibilities for Italy?
The Franco-German program for the construction of a new MBT (MGCS, Main Ground Combat System), led by Germany, and intended to replace the Leclerc and Leopard 2A7 tanks ...
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19/03/21 | Means
Pantsir S-1: the drone killer
In November 2019 an Air Force UAV Reaper was shot down over the skies of Tripolitania (see article), most likely by a KBP surface-to-air system ...
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18/03/21 | Military world
The composition of the Italian infantry in the current operational scenarios
To win a battle, a commander must make use of the capabilities of all the Weapons at his disposal, carefully coordinating them so that they can provide the best contribution ...
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16/03/21 | Military world
Congress cuts funds to Marines
It would seem absurd yet even Uncle Sam's Armed Forces have budget problems (a situation that our Armed Forces know too much). As our readers know ...
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15/03/21 | Military world
Turkey wants to turn LHD Anadolu into a drone platform
There are few marines in the world that can afford an aircraft carrier, ten in all. The Turkish Navy, this year should have been added to those that ...
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12/03/21 | Military world
Italy needs a naval platform Deep Strike capability
Since ancient times, the sea has been seen as a source of well-being to be exploited and protected for the growth of one's country. The will of peoples to go beyond their own ...
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12/03/21 | Military world
Are tanks still needed? The point of view of Marines and British Army
Exactly one year ago (March 2020) the United States Marine Corps announced the divestment of its armored component (made up of three active battalions, plus one ...
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11/03/21 | Military world
Chinese aircraft carriers: the long (useless?) Run-up
In recent years, Beijing has given a strong boost to shipbuilding, with the aim of obtaining a fleet in ...
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10/03/21 | Means
Inside the carabinieri shelters. Is there also UNIMOG among the post VM90 multiroles?
The gradual introduction of the J8 will support and lighten the work of the VM90s a little, pending a call for tender ...
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09/03/21 | Military world
The Chinese are building the largest navy in the world: what to do with it?
In 2015, the President (for life) of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, launched an extensive program aimed ...
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09/03/21 | Military world
India buys SeaGuardians
Impressed by its performance, the Indian Armed Forces decided to acquire 30 UCAV MQ-9B SeaGuardian, for ...
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08/03/21 | Military world
MARSOC, the special Marines
This year marks the 15 years of the formation of the Special Operations Command of the States Marine Corps ...
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05/03/21 | Military world
Multi-Domain Operations or Joint Operations?
We have recently heard about Multi-Domain Operations on several occasions. But, what's it about? Also in...
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02/03/21 | Military world
The weaknesses of Western naval warfare
The United States has long pursued a strategy, called "rimlands", around the Eurasian periphery, which ...
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26/02/21 | Military world
The special operations submarine Project 09852 Belgorod is ready to conduct sea tests
Project 09852 is another important element of the troubled and difficult process of modernization of the forces ...
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25/02/21 | Military world
The Obangame Express exercise by Africom with the participation of Nave Rizzo is starting
The Obangame Express 2021 exercise, is a US Africa Command (AFRICOM) exercise designed to improve ...
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24/02/21 | Means
A Baby Truck (only) in the footsteps of DAKAR
After a good 7.780 km traveled in two weeks in Saudi Arabia, the DAKAR 15 ended on January 2021th and, by way of "...
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23/02/21 | Military world
Nave Natale De Grazia, in service with the fleet of the Port Authorities
The CP420 Coast Guard ship Natale De Grazia, class leader of the new Angeli del Mare units, was ...
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23/02/21 | Military world
The Army will replace the Dardo thanks to Rheinmetall Italia
The Heavy component of the Italian Army urgently needs to replace the DARDO IFVs, as it is ...
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Publishing
Does the SMD boss follow the (wrong) path of some pro-Chinese politicians?
Defense Chief of Staff Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone recently completed an institutional visit to Pakistan. The visit is part of the initiatives for the development of ...
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Letters to the Director
The active defense systems of armored vehicles, an urgent necessity
One of the main lessons learned from the war in Ukraine is the need to enhance the protection of armored vehicles in general and not just that of tanks. Already the Syrian conflict ...
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