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Italian Eurofighters scrambled after Russian aircraft violate Lithuanian airspace

Italian Eurofighters scrambled after Russian aircraft violate Lithuanian airspace

Two Italian Air Force Eurofighters were scrambled from Šiauliai Air Base in Lithuania on Thursday, 17 September, after two Russian military aircraft violated Lithuanian airspace. The two F-2000 Typhoons, belonging to the Italian Air Force’s Task Force Air “Baltic Thunder III”, were launched in the late afternoon as part of NATO’s air defence mission on […]

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Sep 18, 2026 · byAviation24.be
NATO fighter scrambled and Vilnius Airport closed—over a flock of birds

NATO fighter scrambled and Vilnius Airport closed—over a flock of birds

Vilnius Airport temporarily suspended operations on Sunday morning after unidentified objects detected in Lithuanian airspace were initially believed to be drones. The alert prompted the authorities to close the airport and scramble at least one NATO fighter jet from Šiauliai Air Base in northern Lithuania. Italian Air Force aircraft are currently stationed there as part […]

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Sep 13, 2026 · byAviation24.be
Italian Typhoon Shoots Down Drone Over Latvia

Italian Typhoon Shoots Down Drone Over Latvia

An Italian F-2000 Typhoon assigned to the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission shot down an unidentified drone which entered Latvia’s airspace. An F-2000A Typhoon (as the single seater Typhoons are designated in Italy in accordance with the MOD’s Mission Design Series) of the Italian Air Force has shot down an unidentified which entered Latvia’s airspace […]

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Aug 14, 2026 · byThe Aviationist
Italian Air Force Backs Jet Ab Initio Training as Essential for Next-Generation Fighter Pilots

Italian Air Force Backs Jet Ab Initio Training as Essential for Next-Generation Fighter Pilots

The service says its M-345 offers capabilities turboprops cannot match and has already employed the trainer to emulate cruise missiles in an aggressor role during a NATO exercise. Having recently reached the 2,000-flight-hour milestone with the type and with all the 18 ordered aircraft now delivered, the Italian Air Force shared some interesting insights into […]

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Jul 23, 2026 · byThe Aviationist
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Italian and US Air Forces Confirm Major Aircraft Line-Up for Farnborough International Airshow 2026

The Farnborough International Airshow has revealed another impressive addition to its 2026 flying and static display programme, with both the Italian Air Force and the United States Air Force confirming a range of military aircraft set to appear at the world’s leading aerospace event. Taking place from the 20th to 24th [read more] The post Italian and US Air Forces Confirm Major Aircraft Line-Up for Farnborough International Airshow 2026 appeared first on UK Aviation News .

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Jul 16, 2026 · byUK Aviation News
Inside the 20th Squadron, Italy’s Eurofighter Operational Conversion Unit

Inside the 20th Squadron, Italy’s Eurofighter Operational Conversion Unit

An exclusive look inside the Italian Air Force’s Typhoon Operational Conversion Unit, where pilots are trained through advanced simulation, live flying and progressive tactical training. Grosseto Air Base has been the home of the Italian Air Force’s 4th Wing for more than 60 years, serving as one of the service’s most prestigious and operationally demanding […]

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Jul 2, 2026 · byThe Aviationist
Italian MQ-9A Destroyed In March Kuwait Attack After Italy Kept It In Place To Avoid Appearing Involved In Iran War

Italian MQ-9A Destroyed In March Kuwait Attack After Italy Kept It In Place To Avoid Appearing Involved In Iran War

According to the most read Italian newspaper, the Italian Air Force Reaper remained at Ali Al Salem Air Base after Rome decided against relocating it to avoid any move that could be perceived as involvement in the war against Iran. The aircraft was destroyed there despite Italy not taking part in Operation Epic Fury. On […]

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Jun 30, 2026 · byThe Aviationist