Aviation News – The Italian Air Force marked the 50th anniversary of the reconstitution of its 14th Wing (14° Stormo) during a special ceremony at Pratica...
The Italian MOD has just announced that an Italian Air Force Eurofighter was hit overnight at Al Taif Air Base in Saudi Arabia. An Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon, deployed to Al Taif Air Base, officially known as King Fahd Air Base, in Saudi Arabia, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, was damaged in a […]
The Aviationist•David Cenciotti18 Sept
Two Italian Air Force Eurofighters were scrambled from Šiauliai Air Base in Lithuania on Thursday, 17 September, after two Russian military aircraft violated Lithuanian airspace. The two F-2000 Typhoons, belonging to the Italian Air Force’s Task Force Air “Baltic Thunder III”, were launched in the late afternoon as part of NATO’s air defence mission on […]
Aviation24.be•Bart Noëth18 SeptVilnius Airport temporarily suspended operations on Sunday morning after unidentified objects detected in Lithuanian airspace were initially believed to be drones. The alert prompted the authorities to close the airport and scramble at least one NATO fighter jet from Šiauliai Air Base in northern Lithuania. Italian Air Force aircraft are currently stationed there as part […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban13 Sept
GA-ASI has received an order for two new MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from the Italian Air Force (ItAF).
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 SeptAviation 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...
The Italian Air Force is mulling the purchase of U.S. technology that turns cheap unguided missiles into precision weapons.
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 AugAviation News – The Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare) reached a major operational milestone on July 20, 2026, as its Boeing KC-767A tanker fleet surpassed...
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
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 JulThe 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
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
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
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.