Defence, an anti-drone shield in Carabinieri stations

A territorial protective shield to be installed at Carabinieri stations throughout the national territory. This is one of the possible initiatives hypothesized in the multi-annual Defense planning document 2026-2028.

There is talk of automatic equipment to be installed in stations to detect anomalies in the electromagnetic spectrum and monitor drone command signals (ELINT, electronic intelligence) against state and parastate actors and organized crime. The DPP explains that "the study of a planning hypothesis has been started" in this regard.

Furthermore, the DPP speaks of the establishment in the Army of a section dedicated to the cognitive dimension (in conjunction with Intelligence and ACN) and division of the Stations between "operational" (in medium-large centres) and "residential" (in smaller municipalities, relieved of tasks to increase proximity), while part of the personnel (for which in general there is a shortage of over 4,000 units) is diverted to the Mobile Radio for a greater presence in the territory.

Among the procurement programs for the "territory security" function there are also 640 pedal-assisted bicycles and mountain bikes, 183 electric vehicles, 20 AWI 19 single-engine helicopters (of which 14 have already been delivered), 1 AW-139 medium multi-role helicopter, 2 P-180 EVO Plus fixed-wing aircraft and the purchase of electric pulse weapons, tasers, with the anticipation of training already at training institutes; the procurement of bodycam equipment and the implementation of quantum cryptography technologies are also envisaged.

A squadron and heliport expenditure items "Hunters of the Alps" was also created. Furthermore, the clothing of the force is also changing: «In 2026 it is expected to extend new items of clothing to all Carabinieri (winter boots and "polo" type t-shirts), as part of a broader review/simplification of clothing supplies. Furthermore, to rationalize the methods of storage and distribution of clothing items, again in the current year, a new procedure will be launched on an experimental basis which provides for the centralization of said items at two national hubs and their "home" shipment, via express courier service, upon request from the soldier through an IT channel dedicated to dressing".