Loitering Munition Hero-30 for the Italian Special Forces

The Italian Special Forces, for defense purposes in the operational theater, will be equipped with Hero-30 loitering munition produced by the Israeli UVision. The Defense Staff has in fact expressed the urgent need to equip the Tier 1 Special Forces deployed in operational contexts with tools that allow them to protect themselves when the neutralization … Leggi tutto

The Italian Army has completed the first instructor training course of the Calife 3 Detection GPR Plus georadar

The capabilities for the use of georadar technology of the Italian Army are being strengthened. In fact, the qualification course for instructor operators of the Calife 3 Detection GPR Plus system at the “Gen. Amico” barrack, seat of the 21st Engineers Regiment. The Calife 3 Detection GPR Plus equips the medium multirole tactical vehicle (VTMM) … Leggi tutto

The IFV Dardo: History, Characteristics, Remarks and Possible Future

This is an article resulting from the collaboration between Alessandro Rea and Giacomo Voceri and is a focus on the IFV Dardo (VCC-80) built in Italy and in service only with the Italian Army. Summary The actual IFV in service in the Italian Army is the “Dardo” (Dart). This vehicle became operative after a long … Leggi tutto

Fire drill for heavy and medium mortars from the “Pinerolo” Brigade

The firing of heavy and medium mortars was carried out in the Torre Nebbia range. The exercise was performed by the 82nd “Torino” Infantry Regiment, unit under the Italian Army “Pinerolo” Brigade allocated in Puglia. The training activity was used to enable the staff of the Supporting Company to use the new VBM “Freccia” mortar … Leggi tutto