The Italian Ministry of Defense is currently finalizing a new package of military assistance to support Ukraine’s ongoing defense efforts against Russian aggression.

A document from the Italian Ministry of Defense addresses the challenge posed by Russia's hybrid warfare, highlighting Italy's vulnerability as Europe's 'soft underbelly,' though the document reportedly remained unacted upon.

Smoke from an explosion near the airport of the city of Erbil in northern Iraq late in the evening of March 11, 2026 A rocket struck an Italian military base in Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, during the night, the Italian Ministry of Defense confirmed on Thursday. No casualties were reported. Hungarian soldiers are […] The post Iranian Strike Hits Iraqi Base Hosting Hungarian Troops appeared first on Hungary Today.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faced political backlash following a statement by the NATO Secretary General, prompting the Italian Ministry of Defense to clarify Italy's stance on a potential conflict with Iran.

A rocket of unknown origin struck a UN peacekeeping base in southern Lebanon, according to the Italian Ministry of Defense. No injuries were reported, only minor damage to the site.

A delegation from the Italian Ministry of Defense, led by Admiral Giacinto Ottaviani, attended the Cansec 2026 trade show in Ottawa, marking progress in Italy-Canada cooperation in the defense and security sector.

The Italian Ministry of Defense contacted Klix.ba to clarify that an Italian soldier filmed in Sarajevo was merely curious, not engaged in espionage, regarding the incident.