The three-year Battage—a moniker combining "battery" and "age"—is led by Italy and involves participants from Belgium, Germany, Greece and the Netherlands.
Preliminary contracts have been signed for the transfer of assets of Italy’s Piaggio Aerospace to Turkey’s Baykar, ahead of the deal closing this spring.
Turkish drone-maker Baykar has acquired Italy’s beleaguered Piaggio Aerospace, just over six years after the latter entered extraordinary administration.
The Italian Ministry of the Economy and Finance has signed an agreement confirming EC concessions, clearing the way for Lufthansa’s takeover of ITA Airways.
Italy has exercised an option to study the integration of the Naval Cruise Missile system on its FREMM frigates, the European defense materiel agency says.
MBDA has unveiled the latest iteration of its Exocet submarine-launched anti-ship missile that features an engine upgrade to extend range and a seeker upgrade.
Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region—the destination for Routes Europe 2026—is focused on ambitious tourism goals and strategies as it builds on a successful 2023.
