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Interested in anything related to Italian defence. Focus on Italian military platforms from the past, present and future. A lil osint here and there.

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🇮🇹🇺🇦 (🧵) Ukraine released a video which talks about the Italian B1 Centauro, currently used by the 78th Separate Air Assault Brigade of Ukraine. Its quite interesting to know what the general view of this platform is. Ill be going over what was said in the next posts. ⬇️

🇮🇹🇺🇦 (🧵) Ukraine released a video which talks about the Italian B1 Centauro, currently used by the 78th Separate Air Assault Brigade of Ukraine. Its quite interesting to know what the general view of this platform is. Ill be going over what was said in the next posts. ⬇️

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Only in Italy will you see a Ferrari SF90 on the Italian Navy Trieste LHD to set a new world speed record.

Only in Italy will you see a Ferrari SF90 on the Italian Navy Trieste LHD to set a new world speed record.

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🇮🇹🇺🇦(+small thread🧵) Another convoy of Italian VCC-1's and M548's was recently spotted being transported via rail. These like the previous one seen some weeks ago are on their way to Ukraine. Italian aid will likely continue for the foreseeable future.

🇮🇹🇺🇦(+small thread🧵) Another convoy of Italian VCC-1's and M548's was recently spotted being transported via rail. These like the previous one seen some weeks ago are on their way to Ukraine. Italian aid will likely continue for the foreseeable future.

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Average Bolzano shenanigans, no idea why he thought going in between the Centauro II was a good idea.

Average Bolzano shenanigans, no idea why he thought going in between the Centauro II was a good idea.

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Recent clip from the Italian Navy partaking in a exercise for “Mediterraneo Sicuro”. Rare look at the cannon loading area for the OTO 76mm and some neat shots of the OTO 76mm cannon in action.

Recent clip from the Italian Navy partaking in a exercise for “Mediterraneo Sicuro”. Rare look at the cannon loading area for the OTO 76mm and some neat shots of the OTO 76mm cannon in action.

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Another x2 A2CS/Lynx for the Italian Army were spotted being transported.

Another x2 A2CS/Lynx for the Italian Army were spotted being transported.

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The OTO TM-197B turret installed on the A-129 Delta. This same cannon will also be mounted on the AW-249 Fenice, although Leonardo is developing a ITAR free version of the 20mm cannon so maybe in the future we’ll also see that installed on the Fenice.

The OTO TM-197B turret installed on the A-129 Delta. This same cannon will also be mounted on the AW-249 Fenice, although Leonardo is developing a ITAR free version of the 20mm cannon so maybe in the future we’ll also see that installed on the Fenice.

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Here’s some rare OTOMATIC footage to bless your feed. Courtesy to the Museo Della Melara (OTO Melara museum). Also many thanks for the support on the recent thread I made, will make one for the Lynx soon.

Here’s some rare OTOMATIC footage to bless your feed. Courtesy to the Museo Della Melara (OTO Melara museum). Also many thanks for the support on the recent thread I made, will make one for the Lynx soon.

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C2 Ariete and a rare look at the upgraded engine that is installed. Thanks to the upgrades, the engine is going from 1250hp to 1500hp.

C2 Ariete and a rare look at the upgraded engine that is installed. Thanks to the upgrades, the engine is going from 1250hp to 1500hp.

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Small (but rare) clip of the Italian SIDAM-25 in action, back when it was still in service. Most of these platforms were sold to a private company in Belgium. Some ended up being converted into APC’s and are now in Ukraine.

Small (but rare) clip of the Italian SIDAM-25 in action, back when it was still in service. Most of these platforms were sold to a private company in Belgium. Some ended up being converted into APC’s and are now in Ukraine.

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Civilian B1 Centauro when?

Civilian B1 Centauro when?

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🇮🇹🇺🇦 Italian donated VBL Puma in service with Ukraine, this example here has been modified quite a bit with some cage armor and displays for the driver.

🇮🇹🇺🇦 Italian donated VBL Puma in service with Ukraine, this example here has been modified quite a bit with some cage armor and displays for the driver.

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Promotional video of the OTO Melara KBA 25/80 in action, this armament is installed on a lot of Italian Navy ships.

Promotional video of the OTO Melara KBA 25/80 in action, this armament is installed on a lot of Italian Navy ships.

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🇮🇹🇺🇦 Follow up from yesterday’s post, Italian Army VCC-1’s and M548’s recently were spotted being transported via rail. Note that these have not been in service for decades, some VCC-1’s still retain some add-on armor. These will make their way to Ukraine in the upcoming weeks.

🇮🇹🇺🇦 Follow up from yesterday’s post, Italian Army VCC-1’s and M548’s recently were spotted being transported via rail. Note that these have not been in service for decades, some VCC-1’s still retain some add-on armor. These will make their way to Ukraine in the upcoming weeks.

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Italian Army A-129 Mangusta landing somewhere in Palermo for the “Villaggio dell’Esercito” event.

Italian Army A-129 Mangusta landing somewhere in Palermo for the “Villaggio dell’Esercito” event.

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Italian Airforce Panavia Tornado taking off, here seen with a brand new livery for the 85th anniversary of the 155° Gruppo Pantere Nere.

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First production Italian KF-41 Lynx/A2CS has arrived in Italy! 4 more should be arriving soon, these are all going to be in the standard Hungarian Army configuration. Next year, Leonardo will begin to modify the next batches by integrating Italian turrets unto the Lynx platform.

First production Italian KF-41 Lynx/A2CS has arrived in Italy! 4 more should be arriving soon, these are all going to be in the standard Hungarian Army configuration. Next year, Leonardo will begin to modify the next batches by integrating Italian turrets unto the Lynx platform.

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New promotional video of the HITFIST 30UL by Leonardo, looks like the turret has finally reached the prototype stage, this turret is meant for amphibious platforms and other lightweight vehicles. The IDV SuperAV is the first platform the HITFIST 30 UL will be installed on.

New promotional video of the HITFIST 30UL by Leonardo, looks like the turret has finally reached the prototype stage, this turret is meant for amphibious platforms and other lightweight vehicles. The IDV SuperAV is the first platform the HITFIST 30 UL will be installed on.

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Some amazing footage from the recent Volpe Bianca 2025 exercise. This aims to simulate combat in extreme weather conditions, it gave the Italian Army a good opportunity to test out several different types of platforms, including the latest unmanned systems.

Some amazing footage from the recent Volpe Bianca 2025 exercise. This aims to simulate combat in extreme weather conditions, it gave the Italian Army a good opportunity to test out several different types of platforms, including the latest unmanned systems.

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🇮🇹🇺🇦 Italian donated M109L in use with the Ukrainian Army.

🇮🇹🇺🇦 Italian donated M109L in use with the Ukrainian Army.

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Leonardo’s OTO 76/62 SR turret which equips multiple different naval platforms around the world. Small clip of it in action. Leonardo is working on making a land based AA variant with the same calibre, which will be similar to previous designs such as the OTOMATIC and DRACO.

Leonardo’s OTO 76/62 SR turret which equips multiple different naval platforms around the world. Small clip of it in action. Leonardo is working on making a land based AA variant with the same calibre, which will be similar to previous designs such as the OTOMATIC and DRACO.

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Old footage of an Italian Army A-129 Mangusta in Afghanistan providing air support to Italian troops by firing at Taliban positions.

Old footage of an Italian Army A-129 Mangusta in Afghanistan providing air support to Italian troops by firing at Taliban positions.

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The manoeuvrability of the Mangusta, footage from the deployment of the Italian Army in Mali.

The manoeuvrability of the Mangusta, footage from the deployment of the Italian Army in Mali.

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Inside of the Trieste.

Inside of the Trieste.

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Italian Navy Caio Duilio D554 at Gaeta recently for a quick technical stop after providing anti-air coverage for Pope Francis' funeral.

Italian Navy Caio Duilio D554 at Gaeta recently for a quick technical stop after providing anti-air coverage for Pope Francis' funeral.

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Leonardo AW-249 Fenice taking off, footage likely taken from the recent Mangusta 2025 exercise.

Leonardo AW-249 Fenice taking off, footage likely taken from the recent Mangusta 2025 exercise.

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Italian B1 Centauro da 120 at IDEX 2005, this version of the B1 Centauro was initially a test vehicle by OTO Melara. Eventually it would be market and would enter service with the Royal Gaurd of Oman. The turret was also tested on some tracked and wheeled platforms.

Italian B1 Centauro da 120 at IDEX 2005, this version of the B1 Centauro was initially a test vehicle by OTO Melara. Eventually it would be market and would enter service with the Royal Gaurd of Oman. The turret was also tested on some tracked and wheeled platforms.

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C2 Ariete driving around the OTO Melara test track.

C2 Ariete driving around the OTO Melara test track.

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OTO 76mm, one of the best in the world. Small video of it going all out for some tests.

OTO 76mm, one of the best in the world. Small video of it going all out for some tests.

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Recent clip from the Italian Navy showcasing a test firing of the MBDA Aster 30 missile from the PPA P434 "Giovanni delle Bande Nere". This was the 4th PPA delivered to the Italian Navy in 2024 but the first in its full combat configuration.

Recent clip from the Italian Navy showcasing a test firing of the MBDA Aster 30 missile from the PPA P434 "Giovanni delle Bande Nere". This was the 4th PPA delivered to the Italian Navy in 2024 but the first in its full combat configuration.

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SIDAM-25 prototype and OTOMATIC footage from when they were showcased at the Farnborough Air Show in 1988.

SIDAM-25 prototype and OTOMATIC footage from when they were showcased at the Farnborough Air Show in 1988.

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