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Earliest in view: May 20 · 07:37 UTCMost recent: Jun 5 · 15:36 UTC
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  • SECURITYJun 5 · 15:36 UTCDEFENSE NEWS
    Huge fascist-era underground cisterns draw Western special forces to Italy for tunnel training

    Western special forces are training in fascist-era underground cisterns in Italy for subterranean combat, with nations including Israel, the U.S., and European countries using the site. The cisterns, built in the 1930s by Benito Mussolini's government, now simulate tunnel warfare challenges like darkness and limited communication.

  • BUSINESSMay 20 · 07:37 UTCDEFENSE NEWS
    Italy settles on Airbus tanker purchase in swing toward European equipment

    Italy has agreed to purchase six Airbus A330 MRTT tanker aircraft for €1.4 billion, replacing its aging Boeing 767-based tankers after 15 years. This marks a significant shift toward European equipment and away from U.S. military products, reflecting broader European military procurement trends and concerns about U.S. political reliability.