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The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)
The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), launched in 2022 by Italy, the United Kingdom and Japan for the development of a system of systems centreed on a sixth-generation fighter aircraft, is an...Start/End: 2024 -
The role of dual-use helicopters in the security and defence fields
This study analyzed the possible future use of dual-use helicopters in military operations. At the same time, the project discussed the pros and cons for each use examined as well as the related...Start/End: 2013 -
Il ruolo dell'elicottero nel nuovo scenario militare: le prospettive italiane
This research project started with an examination of recent military experiences and the strategic debate and moved toward consideration of the effective potentials of the helicopter in the new...Start/End: 1999 -
EU crisis management missions and the role of Italy
The objective of this research project is to assess the evolution of EU crisis management missions and the participation of Italy. In particular, it aims to evaluate the effectiveness of EU missions...Start/End: 2009 -
The Armed Forces in the age of Information Communication Technology (ICT) and the Forza NEC Program
The study focused on the transformation process of Armed Forces in the main NATO countries related to Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and therefore on the progressive realization of...Start/End: 2014 -
Education and training of Italian Armed Forces: challenges and opportunities
The study focuses on the education and training of the Italian Armed Forces in the current operational context and in the 2015-2025 perspective, by analyzing challenges and opportunities to maintain...Start/End: 2014 -
Defence Matters 2013
The research project aims to analyze the Italian debate on military issues, in particular with respect to defence spending and Italian participation in mission abroad. Besides working on primary and...Start/End: 2013 -
Foreign investment in the emerging European security and defence market
The aim of the study was to analyze the risks related to the purchase by foreign investors of industries operating in the security and defence sector. The study looked into supply and product...Start/End: 2008 -
Short Range Air Defence and threats to global security
Air defence has to respond and adapt to the evolution of air threats that are becoming increasingly diverse, not only in terms of of attack systems performance, but also of platform types. Piloted...Start/End: 2022 -
Il sistema del supporto logistico delle Forze Armate. Problemi e prospettive
The study examined the requirements pressing for a modern national logistics support system and the problems linked to implementing and managing it, in light of the international experience which...Start/End: 2000 -
Forza NEC programme and Europe
The main goal of this project is to examine how the growing complexity of the international security environment, the increasing "joint and combined" dimension of military operations, and the new...Start/End: 2011 -
AeroSpace Power Conference 2025
The Aeronautica Militare organised the second edition of the international AeroSpace Power Conference (#ASPC2025), titled “Fighting and Winning in the Sky beyond the Next Decade”, in Rome at La...Start/End: 2025 -
Analysis of the signs of fragility in the priority areas for Italy's foreign policy
This project aimed to create an exchange platform between officials from different ministries and agencies in Italy involved in the policy development concerning countries that present elements of...Start/End: 2019 -
Women and Peace Operations: Achievement of the Italian Mission in Herat
This research was conducted by the Institute of International Affairs (IAI) in cooperation with the Italian Ministry of Defence (MoD). As part of the initiatives carried out by IAI's...Start/End: 2016 -
Defence Matters 2016
The project aims at stimulating the Italian public debate over defence issues, in particular on the role of NATO in the current international context and Italy’s defence policy. Based on the...Start/End: 2016 -
Defence Matters 2015
The project aims to stimulate the national public debate on a double focus: the Nato role in the current security environment, and the implication of the Italian White Book on International Security...Start/End: 2015 -
IAI report on Italian foreign policy
Since 2014 the institute has been producing a comprehensive report on Italy's presence and interests in the international arena, the state of the art and the strategic priorities of Italian foreign...Start/End: 2014 -
Italy and the anti-ballistic missile defence programs
The project analyzed the strategic, political, economic, technological and industrial implications of Italy's participation in the anti-ballistic missile defence programs proposed by the US and NATO...Start/End: 2008 -
MEDI (Mapping of the European Defence Industry)
IAI role in MEDI was to support JRC (Joint Research Center) and the EU Commission's DG Market and Enterprise in gathering data and analyses related to defence industry and budgets in Italy, within a...Start/End: 2006 -
The role of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) in Italy and Europe
The research project aimed at analyzing Italy's and Europe's investment in the JSF aeronautical program, providing suggestions on how to improve the program's performance at the European level....Start/End: 2007
