Italian Air Force orders two MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper drones
GA-ASI has received an order for two new MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from the Italian Air Force (ItAF).
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16 Jul
Italian and US Air Forces Confirm Major Aircraft Line-Up for Farnborough International Airshow 2026
The Farnborough International Airshow has revealed another impressive addition to its 2026 flying and static display programme, with both the Italian Air Force and the United States Air Force confirming a range of military aircraft set to appear at the world’s leading aerospace event. Taking place from the 20th to 24th [read more]
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Italy Orders Two More MQ-9A Block 5 Drones
The Italian Air Force has ordered two additional MQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft, which will be delivered by the end of 2027 together with new Ground Control Stations. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has announced that the Italian Air Force ordered two additional MQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). The aircraft will […]
The Aviationist•Stefano D'Urso9 SeptAN
Italian Air Force Orders Two MQ-9A Block 5 Reapers from General Atomics
Aviation News – The Italian Air Force has ordered two new MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. to expand...
Italy eyes US tech for souping up dumb missiles into drone interceptors
The Italian Air Force is mulling the purchase of U.S. technology that turns cheap unguided missiles into precision weapons.
Italian Air Force gathers rare formation of Piaggio P.180s
Images show much of the service’s small Avanti fleet together as Italy continues to renew the unusual twin-pusher aircraft
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier20 AugAN
Italian Air Force KC-767A Tanker Fleet Surpasses 50,000 Flight Hours Milestone
Aviation News – The Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare) reached a major operational milestone on July 20, 2026, as its Boeing KC-767A tanker fleet surpassed...
Italian Typhoon Shoots Down Drone Over Latvia
An Italian F-2000 Typhoon assigned to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission shot down an unidentified drone which entered Latvia’s airspace. An F-2000A Typhoon (as the single seater Typhoons are designated in Italy in accordance with the MOD’s Mission Design Series) of the Italian Air Force has shot down an unidentified which entered Latvia’s airspace […]
The Aviationist•Stefano D'Urso14 Aug
Italian Air Force Backs Jet Ab Initio Training as Essential for Next-Generation Fighter Pilots
The service says its M-345 offers capabilities turboprops cannot match and has already employed the trainer to emulate cruise missiles in an aggressor role during a NATO exercise. Having recently reached the 2,000-flight-hour milestone with the type and with all the 18 ordered aircraft now delivered, the Italian Air Force shared some interesting insights into […]
The Aviationist•David Cenciotti23 JulUA
Italian and US Air Forces Confirm Major Aircraft Line-Up for Farnborough International Airshow 2026
The Farnborough International Airshow has revealed another impressive addition to its 2026 flying and static display programme, with both the Italian Air Force and the United States Air Force confirming a range of military aircraft set to appear at the world’s leading aerospace event. Taking place from the 20th to 24th [read more]
UK Aviation News•Nick Harding16 Jul
Inside the 20th Squadron, Italy’s Eurofighter Operational Conversion Unit
An exclusive look inside the Italian Air Force’s Typhoon Operational Conversion Unit, where pilots are trained through advanced simulation, live flying and progressive tactical training. Grosseto Air Base has been the home of the Italian Air Force’s 4th Wing for more than 60 years, serving as one of the service’s most prestigious and operationally demanding […]
The Aviationist•Elia Silvestris2 Jul
Italian MQ-9A Destroyed In March Kuwait Attack After Italy Kept It In Place To Avoid Appearing Involved In Iran War
According to the most read Italian newspaper, the Italian Air Force Reaper remained at Ali Al Salem Air Base after Rome decided against relocating it to avoid any move that could be perceived as involvement in the war against Iran. The aircraft was destroyed there despite Italy not taking part in Operation Epic Fury. On […]
The Aviationist•David Cenciotti30 Jun
Italy settles on Airbus tanker purchase in swing toward European equipment
The deal marks a shift from Boeing to Airbus for the Italian Air Force, which flies four Boeing 767-based tanker aircraft which entered service from 2011.