The Swiss Guard was established by Pope Julius II in 1506. Here's what to know about the 500-year-old military body.

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In fact, in cave paintings from 35,000 years ago, drawings ... helmets faded from fashion, tipping or removing a hat became the cool move to show respect. Fast forward to the early 1800s, and ...

As part of its ongoing modernization effort, the Italian Army has received the first UH-169D Light Utility Helicopter (LUH). The delivery comes five years after the service received the first AW16 ...

Italian Army Aviation has begun the modernization of its light helicopter fleets with the delivery of the Leonardo UH-169D light utility helicopter. A development of Leonardo’s AW169 commercial ...

Based on the AW169M, the 4.8t LUH is destined to replace ageing types in Italian army service, including the A109, AB206, AB205, AB212, and AB412. “The Italian army’s LUH definitely represents ...