The Italian Air Force (Italian: Aeronautica Militare; AM, lit. ' military aeronautics ') is the air force of the Italian Republic. The Italian Air Force was founded as an independent service arm on 28 March 1923 by King Victor Emmanuel III as the Regia Aeronautica ("Royal Air Force").

Coat of Arms of the Italian Armed Forces. The following is a list of military aircraft currently used by the four branches of the Italian Armed Forces: Italian Army, Italian Navy, Italian Air Force, and Carabinieri.

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The Italian Air Force is commanded by the Capo di Stato Maggiore dell’Aeronautica Militare ("Chief of the Air Force General Staff") in Rome. Chief of the Air Force General Staff [ edit ]

Jun 29, 2023 · As the Italian Air Force readies itself for a new era of airpower and near-peer warfare, commanders say they have taken the right modernization steps.

The Italian Air Force has both the A version, for conventional take-off and landing (CTOL), and the B version, for short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL), suitable for deployment on make-shift runways and amphibious assault ships, helicopter carriers, and aircraft carriers (LHA/LHD/CV).

Dec 31, 2024 · The Italian Armed Forces (Forze Armate Italiane) comprise the Esercito Italiano (Army), Marina Militare (Navy), Aeronautica Militare (Air Force), and the Carabinieri, a gendarmerie force with both military and civil duties.

Jun 16, 2024 · The Italian Air Force stands as a pivotal component of the Italian Armed Forces, showcasing impressive capabilities and a commitment to modernization. Its strategic role enhances national security and fosters international cooperation within NATO frameworks.

As the Italian Air Force, we are defining a journey whose destination is a Component where airmen are natively integrated with the academic and industrial worlds. We take the ‘evolution trinity’ – government, academic world, and aerospace industry – very seriously.

Mar 29, 2023 · The Italian Air Force, or Aeronautica Militare, has marked its centenary, providing a chance to look back on one of the richest — and most turbulent — histories of any European air arm, one that has operated under different identities and …