MACSI(Military Archive Country Strength Index)
ⓘ The ten scoring axes are weighted per country by coastal, nuclear, industrial, and geostrategic tier, then judged from real-world knowledge rather than stored database attributes — see methodology.
01 / Overview
Italy
Government
Parliamentary
Population
58.85M
Area
301,340 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$2.01T
Active Personnel
165.0K
Reserve Personnel
186.0K
Defense Budget
$32.0B · %1.5 GDP
Conscription
None
Alliance/Status
NATO
ACTIVE
CONFLICT ONGOING
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
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MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
| # | Country | Overall | Land | Air | Naval | Leadership | Strategic | Industry | C4ISR | Logistics | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 |  Greece | 51 | 55 | 60 | 55 | 60 | 32 | 40 | 50 | 50 | 40 |
| #12 |  Turkey | 50 | 62 | 55 | 45 | 58 | 26 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 38 |
| #13 |  Italy | 49 | 38 | 55 | 58 | 48 | 25 | 62 | 50 | 45 | 64 |
| #14 |  Australia | 47 | 30 | 52 | 48 | 58 | 30 | 35 | 68 | 45 | 57 |
| #15 |  Pakistan | 46 | 52 | 48 | 35 | 58 | 58 | 42 | 35 | 42 | 26 |
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 58.9M
Active165K
Reserve186K
Paramilitary180K
Economic Burden
$32.0B 1.5% of GDP
0% 5%+
Per Capita $544/yr
Per Soldier $193,939/yr
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 30
Total Airports 129
Major Ports 10
Coastline 7,500 km
Oil Production 10K bbl/day
All Military Metrics 75 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 7
- Active Personnel 165,000
- Reserve Personnel 186,000
- Paramilitary Personnel 180,000
- Total Military Personnel 351,000
- Available for Military Service 22,000,000
- Reaching Military Age Annually 400,000
- Conscription Status None
02 Land Forces 12
- Total Tanks 200
- IFV Count 300
- APC Count 2,500
- Recon Vehicle Count 200
- MRAP Count 1,000
- Towed Artillery Count 1,500
- Self-Propelled Artillery Count 200
- MLRS Count 50
- Mortar Count 1,000
- ATGM Launcher Count 2,000
- SHORAD Count 500
- MANPADS Count 1,000
03 Air Forces 12
- Total Aircraft 850
- Fighter Aircraft Count 200
- Ground Attack Aircraft Count 50
- Bomber Aircraft Count 0
- Transport Aircraft Count 50
- Tanker Aircraft Count 10
- AWACS Count 4
- Trainer Aircraft Count 150
- Total Helicopters 300
- Attack Helicopter Count 60
- Transport Helicopter Count 120
- UAV Count 50
04 Naval Forces 11
- Total Ships 85
- Aircraft Carrier Count 2
- Amphibious Assault Ship Count 3
- Cruiser Count 0
- Destroyer Count 4
- Frigate Count 12
- Corvette Count 10
- Total Submarines 8
- SSN Count 0
- SSBN Count 0
- Patrol Boat Count 30
05 Strategic Forces 9
- Nuclear Status None
- Nuclear Warhead Count 0
- Deployed Warhead Count 0
- ICBM Count 0
- SLBM Count 0
- IRBM Count 0
- Triad Status None
- BMD Capability ✓ Yes
- Space Assets ✓ Yes
06 Budget & Economy 10
- Defense Budget (USD) 32,000,000,000 USD
- Defense Budget (% of GDP) 1.5 %
- Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 544 USD
- GDP (Nominal, USD) 2,010,000,000,000 USD
- GDP (PPP, USD) 2,800,000,000,000 USD
- Arms Exports (USD) 4,000,000,000 USD
- Arms Imports (USD) 3,000,000,000 USD
- Defense Industry Rank 8
- Defense Industry Size (USD) 12,000,000,000 USD
- Defense Sector Employment 150,000
07 Logistics & Infrastructure 6
- Military Airport Count 30
- Total Airport Count 129
- Major Port Count 10
- Oil Production (bbl/day) 10,000 bbl/day
- Oil Reserves (bbl) 500,000,000 bbl
- Coastline (km) 7,500 km
08 Demographics 5
- Total Population 58,850,717
- Military Age Population 29,000,000
- Urban Population (%) 71 %
- Literacy Rate (%) 99 %
- Area (km²) 301,340 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
- Government Type Parliamentary
- NATO Member ✓ Yes
- UN Security Council P5 ✗ No
03 / Inventory · 1212 systems · 118 categories · 522,007 units
Force Composition
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Status & Age Distribution
Status
Active 704 Ordered 2 Retired 506
Age Profile
71years
average
%4
<10 yrs
Aging Fleet
1861–2025
Suppliers
Countries
-
United States 266 -
France 119 -
Germany 105 -
United Kingdom 84 -
Austria 33 -
Russia 18 -
Spain 14
Companies
- Ansaldo 66
- Beretta 48
- OTO Melara 28
- Fiat 27
- Lockheed Corporation 23
- Cantieri Riuniti dell'Adriatico 22
- Fincantieri 22
- Breda 20
Inventory 1212 systems · 39 categories · 522,007 units
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ARMOURED VEHICLES
DOM Ariete 200
Tanks · ACTIVE
Crusader —
Tanks · ACTIVE
DOM Fiat 3000 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
DOM Fiat M14/41 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
IS —
Tanks · ACTIVE
KH.70 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
Leopard 1 483
Tanks · ACTIVE
Leopard 2 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
DOM M13/40 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
DOM M15/42 —
Tanks · ACTIVE
M24 Chaffee 518
Tanks · ACTIVE
M26 Pershing —
Tanks · ACTIVE
+67 more
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
15 cm sFH 18 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
DOM 155 mm FH-70 howitzer 90
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
Brandt Model 27/31 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
DOM Brixia Model 35 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
Dragon Fire —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
L1 81 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
LLR 81mm —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M114 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M115 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M29 mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M30 mortar —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
M6C-210 —
Towed Artillery & Mortars · ACTIVE
+78 more
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
FIM-92 Stinger —
MANPADS · ACTIVE
DOM Aster —
Medium-Range SAM · ACTIVE
DOM Common Anti-Air Modular Missile —
Medium-Range SAM · ACTIVE
IRIS-T SL —
Medium-Range SAM · ACTIVE
MIM-23 Hawk —
Medium-Range SAM · ACTIVE
RIM-24 Tartar —
Medium-Range SAM · ACTIVE
RIM-66 Standard MR —
Medium-Range SAM · ACTIVE
RSD 58 —
Medium-Range SAM · ACTIVE
DOM Spada —
Medium-Range SAM · ACTIVE
217/II —
Medium-Range SAM · RETIRED
MIM-3 Nike-Ajax —
Medium-Range SAM · RETIRED
SM-1 —
Medium-Range SAM · RETIRED
+29 more
MINES & EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
DOM VS-50 mine —
Anti-Personnel Mines · ACTIVE
DOM Valmara 59 —
Anti-Personnel Mines · ACTIVE
M2 mine —
Anti-Personnel Mines · RETIRED
ML-7 mine —
Anti-Personnel Mines · RETIRED
DOM Valmara 69 —
Anti-Personnel Mines · RETIRED
AT2 mine —
Anti-Tank Mines · ACTIVE
DOM BAT/7 mine —
Anti-Tank Mines · RETIRED
M1935 mine —
Anti-Tank Mines · RETIRED
M73 —
Anti-Tank Mines · RETIRED
Tellermine 35 (Stahl) —
Anti-Tank Mines · RETIRED
FIREARMS
Astra 400 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
DOM Benelli MP 90 S World Cup 22LR —
Pistols · ACTIVE
DOM Benelli MP 95E 22LR —
Pistols · ACTIVE
DOM Beretta 21A Bobcat —
Pistols · ACTIVE
DOM Beretta 3032 Tomcat —
Pistols · ACTIVE
DOM Beretta 70 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
DOM Beretta 8000 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
DOM Beretta 87 Target —
Pistols · ACTIVE
DOM Beretta 9000 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
DOM Beretta 90two —
Pistols · ACTIVE
DOM Beretta 92 —
Pistols · ACTIVE
DOM Beretta 92G-SD/96G-SD —
Pistols · ACTIVE
+209 more
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
M203 —
Underbarrel Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
DOM Beretta GLX-160 —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Brügger & Thomet GL-06 —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
C90-CR —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
CIS 40 GL —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
LG1 —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
Milkor 40mm UBGL grenade launcher —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
PIAT —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · ACTIVE
TBL-37 —
Standalone Grenade Launchers · RETIRED
STK 40 AGL —
Automatic Grenade Launchers (AGL) · ACTIVE
DOM Breda Mod. 35 —
Hand Grenades · ACTIVE
ENERGA anti-tank rifle grenade —
Hand Grenades · ACTIVE
+12 more
OPTICS & TARGETING
ELCAN Specter —
Rifle Scopes · ACTIVE
Aimpoint CompM2 —
Red Dot & Holographic Sights · ACTIVE
AN/PVS-17 —
Night Vision Devices · ACTIVE
forward looking infrared —
Night Vision Devices · ACTIVE
night vision device —
Night Vision Devices · ACTIVE
thermal weapon sight —
Night Vision Devices · ACTIVE
thermography —
Night Vision Devices · ACTIVE
AN/PAS-13 —
Thermal Imaging Sights · ACTIVE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
MILITARY VEHICLES
Sabre —
Light Tactical Vehicles · RETIRED
DOM Breda TP 32 —
Special Purpose Vehicles · RETIRED
DOM Breda TP40 —
Special Purpose Vehicles · RETIRED
Laffly S 35 T —
Special Purpose Vehicles · RETIRED
Polski Fiat 508/518 —
Special Purpose Vehicles · RETIRED
Schneider CD —
Special Purpose Vehicles · RETIRED
DOM TL.37 —
Special Purpose Vehicles · RETIRED
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
DOM Ariete —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Bell P-39 Airacobra 272
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
DOM CANT 25 —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
CL-13 Sabre 179
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
DOM CR.1 —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
DOM CR.20 —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
DOM CR.30 —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
DOM CR.32 —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
DOM Caproni Vizzola F.4 —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Dewoitine D.1 113
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Dewoitine D.520 —
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
Dewoitine D.9 150
Air Superiority Fighters · ACTIVE
+92 more
BOMBER AIRCRAFT
Consolidated B-24 Liberator 1
Strategic Bombers · ACTIVE
DOM Piaggio P.108 Bombardiere —
Strategic Bombers · ACTIVE
DOM Piaggio P.16 —
Strategic Bombers · ACTIVE
DOM Piaggio P.32 —
Strategic Bombers · ACTIVE
DOM Z.1011 —
Strategic Bombers · ACTIVE
DOM Ca.1 —
Strategic Bombers · RETIRED
DOM Caproni Ca.3 —
Strategic Bombers · RETIRED
DOM Caproni Ca.32 —
Strategic Bombers · RETIRED
DOM Caproni Ca.36 —
Strategic Bombers · RETIRED
DOM Caproni Ca.4 —
Strategic Bombers · RETIRED
Consolidated PB4Y-1 Liberator 1
Strategic Bombers · RETIRED
Zeppelin-Staaken R.XIV —
Strategic Bombers · RETIRED
+43 more
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
DOM Alenia G.222 56
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
DOM Breda-Pittoni BP.471 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
C-130A Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
C-130E Hercules —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
C-130J Super Hercules 20
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Curtiss C-46 Commando —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Douglas C-47 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Douglas DC-2 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar 70
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
DOM Fiat G.12 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
DOM Fiat G.18 —
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
L3Harris EA-37B Compass Call 2
Tactical Transports · ACTIVE
+23 more
TANKER AIRCRAFT
HELICOPTERS
DOM A129 Mangusta —
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
DOM Leonardo AW249 —
Attack Helicopters · ACTIVE
AB 206 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
DOM AgustaWestland AW109 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
DOM AgustaWestland AW109S Grand —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
DOM AgustaWestland AW119 Koala 20
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
DOM AgustaWestland AW189 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Airbus Helicopters H145 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell 204/205 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell 206 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell 206 of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Aviation —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
Bell 412 —
Utility / Transport Helicopters · ACTIVE
+26 more
UAV / DRONES
Baykar Bayraktar TB3 —
Combat / Strike Drones · ACTIVE
June 30 —
Combat / Strike Drones · ACTIVE
AAI RQ-7 Shadow 4
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
Boeing Insitu MQ-27 ScanEagle —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
CL-89 —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
DJI Mavic 2 —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
DJI Mavic Mini —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
DJI Mavic Pro —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
MQ-9 Reaper 4
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
Parrot AR.Drone —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
Parrot Rolling Spider —
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · ACTIVE
+11 more
SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT
G550 Airborne Early Warning —
AWACS / Airborne Early Warning · ACTIVE
Breguet 1150 Atlantic 18
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · ACTIVE
DOM CANT Z.501 Gabbiano —
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · ACTIVE
DOM CANT Z.506 Airone 37
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · ACTIVE
Grumman S-2 Tracker 45
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · ACTIVE
Lockheed Ventura 22
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · ACTIVE
DOM Savoia-Marchetti SM.62 —
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · ACTIVE
B-37 Ventura 22
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · RETIRED
CP-121 Tracker 45
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · RETIRED
ELMA anti-submarine grenede launcher —
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · RETIRED
Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon 22
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · RETIRED
Ventura I 22
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · RETIRED
+36 more
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
DOM Aermacchi MB-326 4
Jet Trainers · ACTIVE
DOM Aermacchi MB-339 126
Jet Trainers · ACTIVE
Airbus Future Jet Trainer —
Jet Trainers · ACTIVE
Impala Mk I 4
Jet Trainers · RETIRED
Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star —
Jet Trainers · RETIRED
DOM MB-326H 4
Jet Trainers · RETIRED
DOM Caproni Ca.164 —
Propeller Trainers · ACTIVE
DOM Nardi FN.305 285
Propeller Trainers · ACTIVE
DOM Nardi FN.315 —
Propeller Trainers · ACTIVE
Avro 504B —
Propeller Trainers · RETIRED
Caudron Type G —
Propeller Trainers · RETIRED
Gotha Taube LE-3 —
Propeller Trainers · RETIRED
+2 more
CARRIERS & AMPHIBIOUS
SURFACE COMBATANTS
DOM Cadorna-class cruiser —
Cruisers · ACTIVE
DOM Capitani Romani-class cruiser —
Cruisers · ACTIVE
DOM Condottieri-class cruiser —
Cruisers · ACTIVE
DOM Costanzo Ciano-class cruiser 1
Cruisers · ACTIVE
DOM Duca d'Aosta-class cruiser —
Cruisers · ACTIVE
DOM Duca degli Abruzzi-class cruiser —
Cruisers · ACTIVE
DOM Etna-class cruiser —
Cruisers · ACTIVE
DOM Flavio Gioia-class cruiser —
Cruisers · ACTIVE
DOM Giussano-class cruiser 4
Cruisers · ACTIVE
La Galissonnière-class cruiser —
Cruisers · ACTIVE
DOM Montecuccoli-class cruiser —
Cruisers · ACTIVE
DOM Trento-class cruiser 2
Cruisers · ACTIVE
+134 more
SUBMARINES
Redoutable-class submarine —
Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBN) · ACTIVE
DOM A-class submarine —
Midget / Coastal Submarines · ACTIVE
DOM B-class submarine —
Midget / Coastal Submarines · ACTIVE
CA-class midget submarine —
Midget / Coastal Submarines · ACTIVE
DOM CB-class midget submarine —
Midget / Coastal Submarines · ACTIVE
DOM CC-class submarine —
Midget / Coastal Submarines · ACTIVE
CM-class midget submarine —
Midget / Coastal Submarines · ACTIVE
DOM Mignatta-class human torpedo —
Midget / Coastal Submarines · ACTIVE
Chariot manned torpedo —
Midget / Coastal Submarines · RETIRED
X-class submarine 8
Midget / Coastal Submarines · RETIRED
DOM Acciaio-class submarine —
Conventional Submarines · ACTIVE
DOM Adua-class submarine —
Conventional Submarines · ACTIVE
+57 more
AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIPS
LST-1-class tank landing ship —
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · ACTIVE
DOM Seisa-class landing ship —
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · ACTIVE
Trieux-class tank landing ship —
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · ACTIVE
C-139 tank landing ship —
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · RETIRED
De Soto County-class tank landing ship —
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · RETIRED
LST Mk. 1-class tank landing ship —
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · RETIRED
LST Mk. 2-class tank-landing ship —
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · RETIRED
LST Mk. 3-class tank landing ship —
Landing Ship Tank (LST) · RETIRED
small landing craft —
Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) · ACTIVE
Landing Craft Infantry —
Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) · RETIRED
Marinefährprahm —
Landing Craft (LCAC, LCM) · RETIRED
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
Algerine-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · ACTIVE
Bluebird-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · ACTIVE
DOM Legni-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · ACTIVE
DOM Lerici-class minehunter —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · ACTIVE
Tripartite-class minehunter —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · ACTIVE
Agile-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · RETIRED
Belgian MSC-type minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · RETIRED
Chamois-class minesweeping sloop —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · RETIRED
Elan-class minesweeping sloop —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · RETIRED
DOM Giuseppe Cesare Abba-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · RETIRED
MMS-class minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · RETIRED
MSO-type minesweeper —
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · RETIRED
+42 more
AUXILIARY & SUPPORT SHIPS
DOM Panigaglia-class ammunition ship —
Replenishment & Logistics Ships · ACTIVE
DOM Stromboli-class supply vessel —
Replenishment & Logistics Ships · ACTIVE
DOM Vulcano-class logistic support ship —
Replenishment & Logistics Ships · ACTIVE
DOM Etna-class replenishment oiler —
Fleet Oilers & Tankers · ACTIVE
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
DOM A244-S torpedo —
Torpedoes · ACTIVE
DOM Black Shark torpedo 80
Torpedoes · ACTIVE
DOM MU90 Impact —
Torpedoes · ACTIVE
Mark 44 torpedo —
Torpedoes · ACTIVE
Mark 46 —
Torpedoes · ACTIVE
G7a torpedo —
Torpedoes · RETIRED
G7e torpedo —
Torpedoes · RETIRED
Whitehead Mark 1 torpedo —
Torpedoes · RETIRED
Whitehead Mark 2 torpedo —
Torpedoes · RETIRED
Whitehead torpedo —
Torpedoes · RETIRED
limpet mine —
Naval Mines · ACTIVE
DOM 120 mm Model 1926 gun —
Naval Guns · ACTIVE
+34 more
BALLISTIC MISSILES
NUCLEAR BOMBS & WARHEADS
ATGM
ACRA —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
APILAS —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
BGM-71 TOW 432
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
Cobra —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
MILAN 17,163
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
Mosquito —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
Nord SS.11 —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
Spike —
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · ACTIVE
DOM Sparviero 7
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) · RETIRED
ANTI-SHIP MISSILES
AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES
AIM-9 Sidewinder —
Short-Range AAM (SRAAM / WVR) · ACTIVE
AIM-9M Sidewinder —
Short-Range AAM (SRAAM / WVR) · ACTIVE
DOM IRIS-T 444
Short-Range AAM (SRAAM / WVR) · ACTIVE
AIM-120 AMRAAM —
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · ACTIVE
AIM-7 Sparrow —
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · ACTIVE
Merlin —
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · ACTIVE
Skyflash —
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · ACTIVE
U-Darter —
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · ACTIVE
AIM-7D Sparrow III —
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · RETIRED
DOM MBDA Meteor —
Long-Range AAM (LRAAM) · ACTIVE
AIR-TO-SURFACE MISSILES
Joint Strike Missile —
Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · ACTIVE
Nord AS-20 —
Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · ACTIVE
SPEAR 3 —
Air-to-Ground Missiles (AGM) · ACTIVE
AGM-114 Hellfire —
Air-Launched Anti-Tank Missiles · ACTIVE
AGM-88 HARM —
Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARM) · ACTIVE
AGM-88E AARGM —
Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARM) · ACTIVE
CRUISE MISSILES
BALLISTIC (CONVENTIONAL)
GUIDED BOMBS
Joint Direct Attack Munition —
GPS / INS Guided Bombs (JDAM) · ACTIVE
MBDA PGM 500 —
GPS / INS Guided Bombs (JDAM) · ACTIVE
GBU-12 Paveway II —
Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB) · ACTIVE
GBU-16 Paveway II —
Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB) · ACTIVE
GBU-24 Paveway III —
Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB) · ACTIVE
GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munitions —
Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB) · ACTIVE
GBU-49 Paveway II —
Laser-Guided Bombs (LGB) · ACTIVE
AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapon —
Glide Bombs · ACTIVE
GBU-53/B StormBreaker —
Small Diameter Bombs (SDB) · ACTIVE
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
Mark 80 —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · ACTIVE
Mark 82 —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · ACTIVE
Mark 84 —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · ACTIVE
Aasen Bomb —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · RETIRED
BAP 100 —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · RETIRED
M5 —
General Purpose (Iron) Bombs · RETIRED
CBU-100 Cluster Bomb —
Cluster Bombs & Dispensers · RETIRED
Molotov cocktail —
Incendiary & Napalm Bombs · ACTIVE
RADAR SYSTEMS
RECON SATELLITES
LAUNCH VEHICLES
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
- 2025Skynex
- 2025L3Harris EA-37B Compass Call
- 2024Panther KF51
- 2023SuperAV
- 2023Leonardo AW249
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
04 / Defense Sector · 89 companies · 557 systems produced · 305 deals
Full Companies List89 defense companies→All Produced Weapons List557 weapon systems→All Defense Deals305 defense deals→
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
Defense Industry Size
$12.0 Mr
annual output value
Sector Employment
150 K
total employees
↗ EXPORTS
$4.0 Mr
↘ IMPORTS
$3.0 Mr
⚖ NET BALANCE
+$1.0 Mr
NET EXPORTER
In exports
In imports
Export per Capita $68.0 per citizen
Import per Capita $51.0 per citizen
📊Italy's total recorded company revenue ($23.3B) exceeds Syria's entire GDP ($23.0B).
OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE & SECTOR STARS
OWNERSHIP DISTRIBUTION
Fully State3
Public-Listed6
Private-Closed9
SECTOR STARS
SECTOR HERITAGE
SECTOR OVER THE YEARS
1
420s
1
1230s
1
1520s
1
1720s
1
1780s
1
1810s
1
1840s
4
1850s
4
1860s
2
1870s
4
1880s
3
1890s
19
1900s
8
1910s
7
1920s
3
1930s
2
1940s
4
1950s
5
1960s
3
1970s
4
2000s
1
2010s
PRODUCTION PROFILE
ALL COMPANIES 60 companies · 36 active · 24 defunct
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Production 557 systems · 28 categories
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ARMOURED VEHICLES
ENDED Ariete 69
Tanks · 1 country
ENDED OF-40 48
Tanks · 1 country
ENDED Carro Armato P 40 46
Tanks · 2 country
ENDED L6/40 37
Tanks · 2 country
ENDED M13/40 32
Tanks · 5 country
ENDED M15/42 32
Tanks · 2 country
ENDED Fiat M14/41 32
Tanks · 4 country
ENDED Fiat M16/43 31
Tanks · 1 country
ENDED Fiat 3000 25
Tanks · 10 country
ENDED P43 tank 25
Tanks · 1 country
ENDED M11/39 20
Tanks · 1 country
ENDED Fiat 2000 18
Tanks · 1 country
+21 more
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
155 mm FH-70 howitzer 74
Towed Artillery & Mortars · 12 country
ENDED Model 34 Howitzer 75/18 57
Towed Artillery & Mortars · 2 country
75 mm L/18 Howitzer Model 35 51
Towed Artillery & Mortars
ENDED 210 mm L/22 Howitzer Model 35 49
Towed Artillery & Mortars · 3 country
75 mm L/27 Cannon 48
Towed Artillery & Mortars
ENDED Obice da 149/12 46
Towed Artillery & Mortars · 3 country
Mortaio da 81/14 Modello 35 45
Towed Artillery & Mortars · 1 country
ENDED Mortaio da 210/8 D.S. howitzer 42
Towed Artillery & Mortars · 2 country
ENDED Brixia Model 35 41
Towed Artillery & Mortars · 2 country
ENDED 105/14 Model 18 39
Towed Artillery & Mortars · 2 country
ENDED Obice da 149/19 modello 37 39
Towed Artillery & Mortars · 2 country
Mortaio da 210/9 modello 1914 howitzer 37
Towed Artillery & Mortars · 1 country
+20 more
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
Aster 85
Medium-Range SAM · 20 country
Common Anti-Air Modular Missile 78
Medium-Range SAM · 14 country
Spada 71
Medium-Range SAM · 1 country
ENDED Cannone da 90/53 73
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · 4 country
Otomatic 69
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · 12 country
Breda 40/70 58
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA)
SIDAM 25 57
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · 2 country
ENDED Breda Model 35 57
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · 11 country
90/50 Mod. 1939 gun 56
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · 1 country
ENDED Cannone-Mitragliera da 37/54 55
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · 4 country
Cannone da 75/46 C.A. modello 34 54
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · 1 country
Cannone-Mitragliera da 20/77 (Scotti) 50
Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) · 3 country
+1 more
MINES & EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
VS-50 mine 78
Anti-Personnel Mines · 5 country
MAUS mine 76
Anti-Personnel Mines · 1 country
TS-50 mine 76
Anti-Personnel Mines
M14 mine 64
Anti-Personnel Mines · 7 country
Valmara 69 63
Anti-Personnel Mines · 6 country
Valmara 59 45
Anti-Personnel Mines · 3 country
BAT/7 mine 76
Anti-Tank Mines · 8 country
VS-1.6 mine 71
Anti-Tank Mines · 2 country
MAT/6 mine 57
Anti-Tank Mines · 18 country
ENDED CS 42/3 mine 49
Anti-Tank Mines · 2 country
FIREARMS
Arsenal Firearms AF1 "Strike One" 84
Pistols · 1 country
Beretta 92 80
Pistols · 39 country
ENDED Beretta 92G-SD/96G-SD 77
Pistols · 5 country
Pardini GT9 76
Pistols · 1 country
Beretta 92FS Vertec 76
Pistols · 1 country
Beretta APX 76
Pistols · 8 country
Beretta Px4 Storm 75
Pistols · 20 country
Beretta 92FS 74
Pistols
ENDED Beretta 90two 74
Pistols · 1 country
M9 pistol 74
Pistols · 1 country
Tanfoglio Force 73
Pistols · 6 country
Bernardelli P-018 72
Pistols · 1 country
+109 more
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
Beretta GLX-160 70
Standalone Grenade Launchers · 1 country
AP/AV 700 44
Standalone Grenade Launchers · 1 country
SIPE 62
Hand Grenades · 1 country
ENDED Breda Mod. 35 58
Hand Grenades · 1 country
ENDED SRCM Mod. 35 55
Hand Grenades · 4 country
ENDED anti-tank hand grenade 40
Hand Grenades · 10 country
Breda Mod. 42 40
Hand Grenades · 1 country
Tomato hand grenade 22
Hand Grenades
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
MILITARY VEHICLES
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
ENDED Macchi C.202 Folgore 61
Air Superiority Fighters · 2 country
ENDED Macchi C.205 Veltro 56
Air Superiority Fighters · 4 country
ENDED Reggiane Re.2005 Sagittario 55
Air Superiority Fighters · 2 country
ENDED Fiat G.55 Centauro 53
Air Superiority Fighters · 4 country
ENDED Macchi C.200 Saetta 49
Air Superiority Fighters · 2 country
ENDED Reggiane Re.2006 41
Air Superiority Fighters · 1 country
ENDED Reggiane Re.2000 Falco I 39
Air Superiority Fighters · 4 country
ENDED Reggiane Re.2001 Falco II 39
Air Superiority Fighters · 1 country
ENDED CR.32 38
Air Superiority Fighters · 8 country
CR.1 37
Air Superiority Fighters · 2 country
Breda Ba.27 33
Air Superiority Fighters · 1 country
Caproni Vizzola F.4 32
Air Superiority Fighters · 1 country
+30 more
BOMBER AIRCRAFT
ENDED Piaggio P.108 Bombardiere 36
Strategic Bombers · 2 country
Z.1011 35
Strategic Bombers · 1 country
Piaggio P.16 21
Strategic Bombers · 1 country
ENDED Caproni Ca.36 20
Strategic Bombers · 1 country
Piaggio P.32 20
Strategic Bombers · 1 country
Caproni Ca.3 16
Strategic Bombers · 4 country
ENDED Caproni Ca.4 15
Strategic Bombers · 3 country
Caproni Ca.32 12
Strategic Bombers · 2 country
ENDED Ca.1 8
Strategic Bombers · 1 country
ENDED Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 Sparviero 57
Tactical / Medium Bombers · 9 country
ENDED CANT Z.1018 Leone 54
Tactical / Medium Bombers · 1 country
ENDED Savoia-Marchetti SM.82 51
Tactical / Medium Bombers · 2 country
+10 more
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
HELICOPTERS
Leonardo AW249 86
Attack Helicopters · 1 country
TAI/Leonardo T129 ATAK 79
Attack Helicopters · 7 country
A129 Mangusta 70
Attack Helicopters · 2 country
AgustaWestland AW189 80
Utility / Transport Helicopters · 18 country
AgustaWestland AW109S Grand 73
Utility / Transport Helicopters · 50 country
AgustaWestland AW109 71
Utility / Transport Helicopters · 36 country
AgustaWestland AW149 69
Utility / Transport Helicopters · 6 country
AB 212ASW 67
Utility / Transport Helicopters
AgustaWestland AW119 Koala 67
Utility / Transport Helicopters · 18 country
ENDED AB 204AS 63
Utility / Transport Helicopters · 3 country
NH 500 62
Utility / Transport Helicopters · 15 country
UAV / DRONES
SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT
Z.506B Airone 39
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · 1 country
CANT Z.506 Airone 37
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · 5 country
Z.506A 34
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · 4 country
ENDED Z.506 31
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · 5 country
ENDED CANT Z.501 Gabbiano 23
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · 3 country
Savoia-Marchetti SM.62 19
Maritime Patrol & ASW Aircraft · 5 country
ENDED Reggiane Re.2003 36
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 1 country
ENDED SM.1019 35
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 2 country
ENDED RS.14 35
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 1 country
ENDED Caproni Ca.309 34
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 3 country
SM.1019A 33
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 2 country
Caproni Ca.310 32
Intelligence / Recon Aircraft · 6 country
+9 more
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
ENDED Aermacchi MB-326 77
Jet Trainers · 15 country
ENDED MB-326H 76
Jet Trainers · 14 country
ENDED Aermacchi MB-339 55
Jet Trainers · 5 country
Nardi FN.315 75
Propeller Trainers · 4 country
ENDED Nardi FN.305 69
Propeller Trainers · 6 country
ENDED Nardi FN.305A 68
Propeller Trainers · 6 country
Caproni Ca.164 52
Propeller Trainers · 2 country
Alenia Aermacchi M-346 Master 67
Advanced Jet Trainers (Lead-In) · 12 country
CARRIERS & AMPHIBIOUS
SURFACE COMBATANTS
ENDED Zara-class cruiser 63
Cruisers · 1 country
ENDED Duca degli Abruzzi-class cruiser 55
Cruisers · 3 country
ENDED Almirante Brown-class heavy cruiser 55
Cruisers · 4 country
ENDED Montecuccoli-class cruiser 54
Cruisers · 3 country
ENDED Condottieri-class cruiser 54
Cruisers · 3 country
ENDED Etna-class cruiser 54
Cruisers · 2 country
ENDED Capitani Romani-class cruiser 52
Cruisers · 2 country
ENDED Veinticinco de Mayo-class cruiser 49
Cruisers · 1 country
ENDED Bolzano-class cruiser 49
Cruisers · 1 country
Costanzo Ciano-class cruiser 44
Cruisers · 1 country
ENDED Trento-class cruiser 43
Cruisers · 1 country
ENDED Giuseppe Garibaldi-class armored cruiser 43
Cruisers · 4 country
+90 more
SUBMARINES
A-class submarine 78
Midget / Coastal Submarines · 13 country
B-class submarine 76
Midget / Coastal Submarines · 3 country
CC-class submarine 76
Midget / Coastal Submarines · 2 country
ENDED Mignatta-class human torpedo 60
Midget / Coastal Submarines · 1 country
ENDED CB-class midget submarine 58
Midget / Coastal Submarines · 4 country
ENDED Foca (Brazil)-class submarine 0
Conventional Submarines · 1 country
ENDED Perla-class submarine 0
Conventional Submarines · 1 country
ENDED Foca (Italy)-class submarine 0
Conventional Submarines · 1 country
ENDED Marconi-class submarine 0
Conventional Submarines · 3 country
S1000-class submarine 0
Conventional Submarines · 2 country
ENDED Archimede-class submarine 0
Conventional Submarines · 3 country
ENDED Argo-class submarine 0
Conventional Submarines · 1 country
+40 more
AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIPS
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
ENDED El-Kasseh-class mine countermeasure vessel 71
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 3 country
ENDED Katanpää-class mine countermeasure vessel 71
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 1 country
ENDED Lerici-class minehunter 71
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 9 country
Legni-class minesweeper 57
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 1 country
Giuseppe Cesare Abba-class minesweeper 34
Mine Countermeasures Vessels (MCM) · 1 country
ENDED Azio-class minelayer 47
Mine Layers · 4 country
ENDED Sparviero-class patrol boat 60
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 2 country
ENDED Orjen-class torpedo boat 57
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 3 country
Antalya-class torpedo boat 54
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 1 country
ENDED Trat-class torpedo boat 51
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 1 country
Ratcharit-class missile boat 51
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 1 country
ENDED Hurja-class motor torpedo boat 51
Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft · 1 country
+20 more
AUXILIARY & SUPPORT SHIPS
Vulcano-class logistic support ship 75
Replenishment & Logistics Ships · 2 country
Panigaglia-class ammunition ship 71
Replenishment & Logistics Ships · 1 country
ENDED Stromboli-class supply vessel 59
Replenishment & Logistics Ships · 2 country
Etna-class replenishment oiler 73
Fleet Oilers & Tankers · 2 country
ENDED Deepak-class fleet tanker 70
Fleet Oilers & Tankers · 1 country
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
Black Shark torpedo 88
Torpedoes · 8 country
MU90 Impact 75
Torpedoes · 13 country
A244-S torpedo 48
Torpedoes · 23 country
OTO Melara 76 mm gun 81
Naval Guns · 53 country
127/64 Lightweight 74
Naval Guns · 7 country
ENDED 76 mm/L62 Allargato gun 74
Naval Guns · 2 country
127/54 Compact 68
Naval Guns · 8 country
Ansaldo 203 mm/53 gun 66
Naval Guns · 1 country
OTO/Ansaldo 135 mm/45 gun 65
Naval Guns · 1 country
ENDED OTO/Ansolado 152 mm/53 Models 1926 and 1929 gun 60
Naval Guns · 1 country
30 mm Breda-Mauser 59
Naval Guns · 9 country
381 mm/50 Model 1934 gun 53
Naval Guns · 1 country
+6 more
ATGM
ANTI-SHIP MISSILES
AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
RADAR SYSTEMS
RECENT DEFENSE DEALS45 export · 5 import · 7 domestic
| Direction | Year | Counterparty | Product / Service | Quantity | Amount | Type | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | United Kingdom | AW159 Wildcat | 3 | — | new-build | ordered | ||
| 2025 | United Kingdom | AW159 Wildcat | 6 | — | new-build | ordered | ||
| ↘ | 2025 | Germany | Skynex | 4 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2025 |  Indonesia | AgustaWestland AW189 | 6 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↗ | 2025 |  Malaysia | AgustaWestland AW149 | 18 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↗ | 2025 |  Ukraine | B1 Centauro | — | — | gift | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2025 | United States | L3Harris EA-37B Compass Call | 2 | — | license-production | ordered | |
| ↗ | 2025 | Spain | SuperAV | — | — | license-production | planned | |
| ↗ | 2025 | Greece | FREMM multipurpose frigate | 2 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↗ | 2025 |  Brazil | Beretta APX | 17,000 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↗ | 2024 | Ukraine | Aster | 1 | — | aid | ordered | |
| ↗ | 2024 | Malaysia | AgustaWestland AW189 | 4 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↗ | 2024 |  North Macedonia | AgustaWestland AW149 | 4 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↗ | 2024 | Brazil | Beretta APX | 300 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2023 | Ukraine | Aster | 1 | — | aid | Delivered | |
| ⟳ | 2023 | Domestic supply | SuperAV | 36 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↗ | 2023 | Brazil | Beretta ARX160 | 300 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2022 |  Israel | EL/W-2085 | 2 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↗ | 2022→2025 |  Bulgaria | A244-S torpedo | 24 | $42 M | new-build | ordered | |
| ↗ | 2022→2023 |  Poland | AgustaWestland AW149 | 32 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2022→2023 | Brazil | B1 Centauro | 98 | $1.0 Mr | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2020 | Indonesia | AgustaWestland AW189 | 2 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2020 | Brazil | Beretta APX | 159,000 | $69 M | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2019 | Indonesia | Black Shark torpedo | 29 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2019→2020 |  Egypt | AgustaWestland AW149 | 24 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2019 | Brazil | Beretta ARX160 | 1,000 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2019 |  Bangladesh | Selex ES Falco | 3 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2018 |  Qatar | Beretta ARX200 | 30,000 | — | export | confirmed | |
| ↗ | 2017 |  Japan | AgustaWestland AW189 | 1 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ⟳ | 2017 | Beretta | Beretta Cx4 Storm | — | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↗ | 2016 |  Argentina | Beretta ARX200 | — | — | export | confirmed | |
| ↗ | 2016 | Malaysia | AgustaWestland AW189 | 2 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ⟳ | 2015 | Beretta | Beretta ARX200 | 800 | $3 M | domestic | confirmed | |
| ↗ | 2015→2016 | United Kingdom | AgustaWestland AW189 | 2 | $180 M | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2015→2025 | Russia | AgustaWestland AW189 | 160 | — | license-production | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2015 |  Thailand | AgustaWestland AW149 | 5 | $80 M | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2013 | Malaysia | AgustaWestland AW189 | 2 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↗ | 2013 | United Kingdom | AgustaWestland AW189 | 11 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2013 |  Libya | Puma (Italian armoured fighting vehicle) | 20 | — | gift | Delivered | |
| ⟳ | 2013→2014 | Beretta | Beretta Cx4 Storm | 90 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2012 |  Singapore | Black Shark torpedo | 50 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2012 |  Ecuador | Black Shark torpedo | 16 | $25 M | new-build | Delivered | |
| 2012 | United Kingdom | AW159 Wildcat | 8 | — | new-build | Delivered | ||
| ↗ | 2012 |  El Salvador | NH 500 | 3 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ⟳ | 2012 | Beretta | Beretta ARX160 | 10,000 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2012 |  Saudi Arabia | Selex ES Falco | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2012 |  Venezuela | Beretta Cx4 Storm | — | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2011→2018 | Israel | EL/W-2085 | 2 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2011 |  Algeria | A244-S torpedo | 25 | — | new-build | ordered | |
| ↗ | 2011 | United States | SuperAV | — | — | license-production | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2011 |  Turkmenistan | Selex ES Falco | 3 | $9 M | new-build | Delivered | |
| ⟳ | 2010 | Beretta | Beretta ARX160 | 11,500 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↘ | 2010 | United States | AAI RQ-7 Shadow | 4 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2009→2013 |  United Arab Emirates | Abu-Dhabi-class corvette | 1 | $225 M | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2009 |  Jordan | Selex ES Falco | — | — | license-production | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2009 | Libya | Selex ES Falco | — | — | new-build | Cancelled | |
| ↗ | 2009 | Libya | Beretta Cx4 Storm | 1,900 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ⟳ | 2008 | Beretta | Beretta ARX160 | 800 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2007 | Pakistan | Selex ES Falco | 25 | — | new-build | Delivered | |
| ↗ | 2006→2016 |  Finland | Katanpää-class mine countermeasure vessel | 3 | $82 M | new-build | Delivered |
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ALL-TIME ARMS TRADE305transactions · inflation-adjusted
↗ EXPORTS
$18.5 Mr
229transactions
↘ IMPORTS
—
48transactions
Σ TOTAL
$18.5 Mr
305transactions
| Country | Export (→) | Import (←) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $15.9 Mr | — | $15.9 Mr |
| Brazil | $1.2 Mr | — | $1.2 Mr |
| Finland | $521 M | — | $521 M |
| United Arab Emirates | $418 M | — | $418 M |
| United Kingdom | $244 M | — | $244 M |
| Thailand | $109 M | — | $109 M |
 Portugal | $77 M | — | $77 M |
| Bulgaria | $46 M | — | $46 M |
| Ecuador | $34 M | — | $34 M |
| Turkmenistan | $12 M | — | $12 M |
Sum of all defense deals in our database, adjusted to 2025 prices (CPI). Exports (→) are what this country sold, imports (←) what it bought. Covers only transactions recorded in our archive; the real historical total is higher.
MOST POPULAR PRODUCTSused by 136 countries
- #1OTO Melara 76 mm gun53countryNaval Guns
- #2OTO Melara Mod 5652countryField Guns
- #3N-class submarine52countryConventional Submarines
- #4Pietro Micca-class submarine52countryConventional Submarines
- #5AgustaWestland AW109S Grand50countryUtility / Transport Helicopters
- #6Beretta 9239countryPistols
- #7AgustaWestland AW10936countryUtility / Transport Helicopters
- #8Beretta AL39135countryCombat Shotguns
05 / History & Conflicts · 67 armed events
Fire Line Most active: World War II
Alliance Network by past conflicts
🛡 Most Allied
Germany 92 wars United States 47 wars United Kingdom 41 wars France 27 wars Canada 23 wars ◄── Italy ──►
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics Italy · 303 conflicts
303Conflicts
8Wins
6Losses
2Draws
0Ongoing
Highest Own Losses 4,972,000 Eastern Front Highest Enemy Losses 8,908,000 Eastern Front Longest 20 years War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
Human Cost · Italy
496,726Military
721Civilian
0Displaced
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.
📜 Chronological Conflict List
| Conflict | Years | Opponent | Role | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Iranian strikes on the Kurdistan Region Special Op. | 2026–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| 2026 strikes on Akrotiri and Dhekelia Special Op. | 2026–present | (alleged) | Primary | — |
| 2026 Iranian strikes on Kuwait Special Op. | 2026–present | Intervention | Primary | Ongoing |
| 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis Special Op. | 2026–present | Intervention | Secondary | — |
| 2025 Shabelle offensive Special Op. | 2025–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Operation Aspides Special Op. | 2024–present | (SPC) (SPC faction) | Primary | — |
| 2020–2021 U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan Proxy | 2020–2021 | Qatar negotiating team | Primary | — |
| Western Libya campaign Civil War | 2019–2020 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Iraqi Civil War of 2014–2017 Civil War | 2014–2017 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Operation Active Fence Special Op. | 2012–present | (Since 2015) | Primary | — |
| Operation Unified Protector Special Op. | 2011 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| 2011 military intervention in Libya Intervention | 2011 | Armed Forces Pro-Gaddafi militias Mercenaries (alleged) | Primary | — |
| Libyan Civil War Civil War | 2011 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Operation Ocean Shield Special Op. | 2009–2016 | Somali pirates | Primary | — |
| Battle of Sabzak Proxy | 2009 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Operation Harekate Yolo Special Op. | 2007 | Taliban | Primary | — |
| Operation Ancient Babylon Special Op. | 2006–present | Mahdi Army Jama'at al-Tawhid wal-Jihad | Primary | — |
| Operation Mountain Fury Special Op. | 2006–present | Taliban 22px al-Qaeda | Primary | — |
| Battle of the Bridges of Nasiriyah Civil War | 2004 | Mahdi Army | Primary | — |
| Ramadan Offensive | 2003 | Iraqi insurgents | Primary | — |
| Operation Enduring Freedom Special Op. | 2001–2014 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Operation Active Endeavour Special Op. | 2001–2016 | Unspecified terrorist | Primary | — |
| War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) Interstate | 2001–2021 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Kosovo War Interstate | 1998–1999 | | commander1 = {{ubl | Primary | — |
| United Nations Operation in Somalia II Special Op. | 1993–1995 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Checkpoint Pasta Civil War | 1993–present | SNA | Primary | — |
| Unified Task Force Special Op. | 1992–1993 | Somali National Alliance Al-Itihaad al-Islamiya | Primary | — |
| Liberation of Kuwait Campaign Interstate | 1991 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Gulf War air campaign Interstate | 1991 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| February 6 Intifada Insurgency | 1984–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Mountain War Civil War | 1983–1984 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Seven Days to the River Rhine Proxy | 1979–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Operation Valuable Special Op. | 1949–1953 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Operation Herring Special Op. | 1945 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Bologna Interstate | 1945 | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Spring 1945 offensive in Italy Interstate | 1945 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Operation Baobab Special Op. | 1944–present | Intervention | Primary | Tactical Loss |
| Battle of Monte Cassino Interstate | 1944 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of Ancona Interstate | 1944 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Italian Civil War Civil War | 1943–1945 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Battle of the Mareth Line Special Op. | 1943 | Greece | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Operation Ladbroke Special Op. | 1943 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Operation Strike Special Op. | 1943 | {{ubl| | | }} | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Operation Vulcan Special Op. | 1943 | {{ubl| | | }} | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Operation Corkscrew Special Op. | 1943–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Operation Ochsenkopf Special Op. | 1943 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Win |
| Operation Baytown Special Op. | 1943–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Operation Candytuft Special Op. | 1943–present | Intervention | Primary | Tactical Loss |
| Battle of Medenine Special Op. | 1943–present | {{ubl| | | }} | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Operation Flax Special Op. | 1943–present | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Operation Retribution Special Op. | 1943 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Operation Saxifrage Special Op. | 1943–present | Intervention | Primary | Tactical Loss |
| Operation Achse Special Op. | 1943 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Nikolayevka Interstate | 1943 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Reç | 1943–present | Intervention | Primary | — |
| Battle of Enfidaville Interstate | 1943 | {{ubl| }} | Primary | Tactical Loss |
| Battle of Magdalene Interstate | 1943 | Intervention | Primary | Tactical Win |
| Battle of Kos Interstate | 1943 | Intervention | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of Leros Interstate | 1943 | Germany | Primary | Decisive Loss |
| Battle of El Guettar Interstate | 1943–present | Intervention | Primary | Draw |
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06 / Geostrategy · comparative
NATO
Member State
Italy is positioned within the global security architecture as a NATO member . Geo-Strategic MACSI score: 48.
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ItalyvsGreece
01Personnel
Active Personnel
+%15
Reserve Personnel
+%40
Paramilitary Personnel
+%100
Total Military Personnel
+%15
Available for Military Service
+%633
Reaching Military Age Annually
+%300
Conscription Duration (days)
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
+%550
IFV Count
+%333
APC Count
+%25
Recon Vehicle Count
=
MRAP Count
=
Towed Artillery Count
+%50
Self-Propelled Artillery Count
+%50
MLRS Count
+%300
Mortar Count
+%50
ATGM Launcher Count
+%150
SHORAD Count
=
MANPADS Count
+%100
03Air Forces
Total Aircraft
+%42
Fighter Aircraft Count
+%50
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
+%100
Bomber Aircraft Count
=
Transport Aircraft Count
+%100
Tanker Aircraft Count
=
AWACS Count
=
Trainer Aircraft Count
+%50
Total Helicopters
+%50
Attack Helicopter Count
+%100
Transport Helicopter Count
+%20
UAV Count
=
04Naval Forces
Total Ships
+%35
Aircraft Carrier Count
+%100
Amphibious Assault Ship Count
+%100
Cruiser Count
=
Destroyer Count
=
Frigate Count
+%8
Corvette Count
+%43
Total Submarines
+%38
SSN Count
=
SSBN Count
=
Patrol Boat Count
+%33
05Strategic Forces
Nuclear Warhead Count
=
Deployed Warhead Count
=
ICBM Count
=
SLBM Count
=
IRBM Count
=
06Budget & Economy
Defense Budget (USD)
+%392
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
+%133
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
+%15
GDP (Nominal, USD)
+%704
GDP (PPP, USD)
+%700
Arms Exports (USD)
+%300
Arms Imports (USD)
+%67
Defense Industry Rank
+%88
Defense Industry Size (USD)
+%500
Defense Sector Employment
+%400
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
+%100
Total Airport Count
+%215
Major Port Count
+%100
Oil Production (bbl/day)
+%100
Oil Reserves (bbl)
+%400
Coastline (km)
+%82
08Demographics
Total Population
+%466
Military Age Population
+%544
Urban Population (%)
+%11
Literacy Rate (%)
+%1
Area (km²)
+%128
📚 Sources
- Publicly available open sources and databases.