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Founded in Cologne, the Mgcs Project Company is a joint venture between Knds, Rheinmetall, and Thales that will handle the production and development of the new generation European tank, the Main Ground Combat System, a joint project between Paris and Berlin.

From the NASA model to the leadership of the North: without real investments, even the best industrial heritage risks remaining a glorious memory rather than a lever for the future. The contribution of Alessandro Sannini, investor and member of Federmanager’s National Space Economy Commission.

The United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan have awarded Edgewing (Leonardo, Bae, and Mitsubishi) the long-awaited contract for the next phase of the £4.6 billion Gcap. All the details.

Between European regulations, new investments, and record bunkering, liquefied natural gas is reshaping maritime logistics. What is happening in Italy?

What is said and what is not said about the costs of the European Safe loan among numbers, assumptions, and comparisons. Commentary by Liturri

The Antibes summit aims to strengthen the axis between Rome and Paris with seven government agreements and over 300 companies involved. Defense, space, nuclear, and infrastructure were at the center of the meeting between Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and French President Emmanuel Macron. All the details.

The message from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte was addressed exclusively to US President Donald Trump. Conversation between Ruggero Po and General Vincenzo Camporini, former Chief of Staff of the Air Force and Defense.

Conversation by Start Magazine with Professor Gregory Alegi, journalist, professor of American history, and expert in aeronautical matters, on the surprising words of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

Meloni and Sanchez reach an agreement on the EU multiannual budget to protect cohesion funds, but they diverge again on migrant management. Excerpt from the European Mattinale.

From semiconductors to aerospace, six documents were signed by Italy and Japan on the sidelines of the summit in Rome between Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. All the details.

The European Commission has approved a 23 billion euro aid plan for renewable energy sources in Italy. Here is what the incentives will be used for and how they will work.

Two bizarre legislative proposals indicate the limited relevance of liberal culture in Italy. Michele Magno’s letter

What positive developments have occurred between the Italian government and the EU Commission. Liturri’s italics.

The Canadian satellite operator Telesat has initiated preliminary talks with the Italian government to provide satellite services for encrypted communications for diplomacy and Defense. The matter is reopening after the stalemate in negotiations with Elon Musk’s Starlink. All the details.

The exodus of our young people is a symptom of a deeply rooted discomfort that leads to adopting productive methods typical of a technologically underdeveloped system. The intervention by Massimo Balducci

Eurozone: ECB heading towards two cuts in 2026, Here’s why. Analysis by Neil Mehta, Portfolio Manager, RBC BlueBay

The National Space Policy Strategic Document sets a course. Now the challenge is to turn it into capital, manufacturing, homogeneous districts, procurement, and measurable responsibilities. The intervention of Alessandro Sannini, advisor and member of the Space Economy Commission of Federmanager; author of Flying High. Supporting the growth of the aerospace industry in Italy, Nuova Cultura Editions.

The Melody candies gifted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni are produced by Parle Products, a historic Mumbai-based multinational food company that is not publicly traded. However, due to the name similarity, they caused a rise in the stock of another company. Facts and curiosities.

According to a Financial Times report, the United Kingdom is ready to allocate £6 billion for Gcap, a program by Rome, Tokyo, and London to develop the sixth-generation fighter jet. The news comes after pressure from Japan, concerned about London’s delays. All the details.

Conversation between Ruggero Po and Diego Begnozzi (The European House Ambrosetti)

Mediobanca’s study on major fashion multinationals shows Europe dominating the luxury sector (62% of revenues), but with the United States making a comeback in financial markets: from the France-Italy comparison to M&A operations, the sector is entering a new phase.

The Court of Auditors has analyzed the management of the international F-35 program: while the program is strategically important, technological and inflationary factors have had a significant impact on the project’s cost. All the details.

What is really happening between the USA and Italy amid history, current events, and 5-star fluff. The Graffi by Damato published by the newspaper Libero.

Italy confirms political, military, and economic support for Ukraine and looks to strengthen cooperation in the defense sector, with particular focus on the joint production of drones. Leonardo is a potential key partner. All the details.

I will explain why the rift between Italy and Israel is not a real political break but only a technical one. Conversation between Ruggero Po and Carlo Pelanda, strategic analyst and professor of Geopolitical Economics.

Meloni has announced the suspension of the automatic renewal of the agreement with Israel. Facts and insights.

A document drafted by Italy and Germany proposes regulation on stablecoins that could exclude the main American coins—and companies—from the European Union. A move that is not only financial but geopolitical. All the details.

That surreal debate on Italian military spending and the need for a turning point. An in-depth analysis by Giovanni Martinelli.

Italy immediately secured LNG supplies from Golden Pass, a new terminal recently put into operation in the United States: it is owned by QatarEnergy and ExxonMobil. All the details.

There is a significant Italian contribution, developed with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and the national industrial sector in Artemis II, the first crewed mission of the Artemis program and a crucial step towards the return of humans to the lunar surface.

What happened between the USA and Italy over Sigonella? A military or political decision? An isolated incident or a usual occurrence? Conversation between Ruggero Po and Gregory Alegi, professor of American history and politics at Luiss, expert in aeronautical matters and transatlantic relations.

As the countdown for Artemis II begins, preparations continue for the new phase of lunar exploration. In this context, the collaboration between Italy and NASA is being strengthened with an agreement signed in Washington by Minister Urso, which includes the development of habitat modules for the future lunar base and the participation of an Italian astronaut in one of the upcoming Artemis missions.

In the Sigonella case, Italy’s decision intertwines technical and political aspects: on one hand, adherence to procedures; on the other, “an explicit message to Washington about the desire not to be involved in the conflict.” A conversation with Startmag featuring General Vincenzo Camporini, former Chief of Defense Staff and Air Force Chief.

Italy denied the use of the Sigonella base to the United States for a military operation. Palazzo Chigi reiterated respect for international agreements and ruled out diplomatic tensions with Washington, a position also confirmed by Minister Crosetto. All the details.

Italy has banned the use of the Sigonella base by the United States: “Outside the NATO framework, authorization is required.” Conversation with Leonardo Tricarico, former Chief of Staff of the Air Force.

After more than 50 years, humanity is once again looking closely at the Moon with Artemis II. But this time the scenario has changed profoundly: new technologies, new ambitions, and an increasingly central role for the European industry.
In this episode, we talk about the present and future of space exploration with Giampiero Di Paolo, CEO of Thales Alenia Space Italy, a key player in the development of modules and infrastructure essential for space missions.

Today Meloni will be in Algeria to negotiate new gas supply agreements. Italy is highly exposed to the crisis in the Persian Gulf because it buys a lot of gas from Qatar, and more generally imports a significant amount of energy. Here are Algeria’s demands, which is also in contact with Spain.

Japan expresses concern over the United Kingdom’s delays in the Gcap program for the sixth-generation fighter jet to be developed jointly with Italy. Tokyo is showing increasing frustration over the funding postponements, which are hindering the signing of the development contract.

There is a continuity between March 17, 1861, the day of the proclamation of the Unification of Italy, and the dramatic days of missiles and bombs in the Middle East and Ukraine that echo everywhere. Guiglia’s notebook.

Italy is the European Union country most affected by the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz because it imports a lot of gas from Qatar. But Minister Pichetto assures that negotiations are underway with Algeria, Azerbaijan, and the United States. Here are statements, figures, and context.

The presence and influence of the most controversial Californian data mining company founded by Peter Thiel are also emerging in Italy. Facts, names, and figures about Palantir in Italy.

Tokyo is working to accelerate trilateral collaboration with London and Rome on the Gcap, a program for the next-generation air combat system, despite fiscal and contractual delays. The signing of the first international contract between the Gcap International Government Organization (Gigo) and the Edgewing joint venture was expected by the end of last year. All the details.

An Italian has been appointed Vice President of the new European Digital Infrastructure Consortium (Edic), the consortium tasked with developing the European Union’s sovereign cloud: this is Serafino Sorrenti, Head of the Technical Secretariat of the Undersecretary for Innovation Alessio Butti. All the details.

Statements and moves by the leaders of the main European states on the effects of the war on Iran. Excerpt from the European Morning Briefing.

Italy and France are no strangers to the war against ultra-fast fashion giants like Shein, but they have now signed a shared agenda for industry and competitiveness in Europe, which also covers the automotive, energy, and technology sectors. Here is what it entails.

What emerges from a study conducted by Amazon and The European House Ambrosetti