O Grupo Torrestir prevê criar o Centro Logístico da Madeira, com um investimento de cerca de 30 milhões de euros, projetando instalá-lo em Câmara de Lobos, destinado a reforçar a armazenagem e a distribuição de mercadorias naquela região autónoma.
A revelação partiu esta quinta-feira do diretor executivo da Torrestir, Luís Torres, numa reunião com o secretário regional da Economia, José Manuel Rodrigues, durante uma audiência solicitado pelo presidente do Conselho de Administração do Grupo Torrestir, comendador Fernando Torres, em que participou o presidente da Madeira Parques Empresariais, Gonçalo Pimenta.
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Esta entidade, que é tutelada pela Secretaria Regional da Economia do Governo Autónomo das Madeira, ficou a conhecer em pormenor o avançado projeto do grupo empresarial Torrestir, sediado em Braga, prestes a completar 65 anos, no ano de 2027.
Durante a reunião, o diretor executivo da Torrestir, Luís Torres, revelou que têm “projetado um investimento a rondar os 30 milhões de euros”, explicando que estão “em fase de estudo”, ao mesmo tempo que adiantou “devendo a localização ser em Câmara de Lobos”, embora o grupo “esteja ainda a aguardar contributos dos parceiros técnicos para se finalizar o projeto”.
Ainda segundo aquele mesmo responsável do universo empresarial Torrestir, a intenção é “construir um armazém logístico que permita aumentar a capacidade de resposta às necessidades das empresas e dos consumidores, reforçando também entregas ao domicílio”, sendo que o crescimento do Grupo Torrestir passa necessariamente pela Região Autónoma da Madeira.
“Queremos entrar mais fortes no canal das empresas, mas também no canal B2C (Business-to-Consumer), consumidor final, com entregas às casas das próprias pessoas”, explicou Luís Torres, defendendo a necessidade de um “centro dinâmico, dotado de automatismos, para responder à procura e à insuficiência de capacidade de armazenagem”, que foi identificada na Madeira.
A futura infraestrutura deverá assegurar a armazenagem e a distribuição de produtos alimentares, eletrónica, eletrodomésticos e produtos farmacêuticos, funcionando como uma plataforma de entrada de mercadorias para a Região Autónoma da Madeira.
Luís Torres indicou que o projeto contempla igualmente serviços de ‘cross-docking’, além da armazenagem, com o objetivo de tornar mais rápida a resposta às necessidades de abastecimento, sendo que o ‘cross-docking’ é um sistema logístico em que as mercadorias chegam a um centro de distribuição ou a um armazém e são expedidas quase de imediato para o destino final.
O diretor executivo da Torrestir, Luís Torres, salientou que a disponibilidade de produtos na ilha madeirense permitirá reduzir a dependência dos tempos de transporte marítimo em situações de rutura, evitando o recurso ao transporte aéreo, que considerou muito dispendioso, “pelo que tendo aqui mais próximo, abastecemos mais rápido”, destacou o responsável, para quem a vantagem é também o “associar-se o investimento a uma maior proximidade às empresas e à população madeirense”.
Fundada em Braga, no ano de 1962, o Grupo Torrestir desenvolve atividade nas áreas da logística e do transporte terrestre, aéreo e marítimo, dispondo de uma rede de plataformas em Portugal e de serviços internacionais, em crescimento permanente.
Segundo uma informação da Secretaria Regional da Economia, o grupo Torrestir está a estudar um investimento de cerca de 30 milhões de euros num novo centro logístico na Madeira, com localização prevista em Câmara de Lobos, para reforçar a armazenagem e distribuição de mercadorias na ilha. Isso mesmo aunciou hoje o director executivo, Luís Torres. […]
When Hulk Hogan sued the tabloid Gawker in 2016 for publishing a sexual video without his consent, no one gave him a chance of winning. But Hogan won the case and was awarded $140 million in damages, which led to the online outlet’s demise. Peter Thiel, one of Silicon Valley’s most shadowy figures, tipped the legal battle: he secretly funded Hogan’s lawyers. He wanted revenge on Gawker because it had ridiculed him for years and outed him as gay.
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Palantir cofounder Joe Lonsdale's wife has an interesting nickname for their AI agent.
She calls it "Tradbot," he said, a name inspired by the social media trend of tradwives.
The Lonsdales use their "Tradbot" for help with parenting.
What does Joe Lonsdale's AI agent and Ballerina Farm have in common?
Lonsdale, who cofounded Palantir before building his venture capital firm, told CNBC on Thursday how his wife, Tayler, uses AI — and the nickname she's given their agent.
"My wife has Grok Bot at home," Lonsdale said. "She calls it the 'tradbot' for tradwife."
For those unfamiliar, a tradwife is a woman who embraces traditional gender roles, such as supporting her husband with household work and taking a primary role in raising kids. Some of these tradwives become influencers, posting videos of their ornate meals or gifts for their husbands.
The Lonsdale family's "tradbot" helps them manage parenting duties for their six children. Lonsdale said the AI agent tells them about health appointments and activities.
He asked the "tradbot" to help his two-year-old break up with his binky. "It's telling me when to and when not to give it to him," Lonsdale said.
Parents have been employing AI for all kinds of use cases. One mom of two previously told Business Insider that she sends voice memos to Claude to help organize her life. Another said that she built AI agents to help manage schedules and school emails. Business Insider's Amanda Hoover declared mom, dad, and AI the "modern parenting throuple." The debate of how much — if any — AI should be involved in parenting continues to rage online.
Lonsdale is a vocal proponent of AI, having invested in it heavily through his venture capital fund, 8VC. During September's AI extinction freak-out, Lonsdale reassured the public: "The world is going to be alright, guys."
Clearly, Lonsdale's use of AI has extended beyond the office. "My wife's definitely using it at home," Lonsdale told CNBC, "and we're using it a lot at work as well."
Palmer Luckey junta-se ao bilionário dos lobos gigantes Ben Lamm e lança a Warhound, com 200 milhões de dólares, para soltar cães de guerra clonados por engenharia genética. A Warhound saiu da sombra na quarta-feira com 200 milhões de dólares de financiamento e a missão de criar “cães de trabalho de elite” equipados com “blindagem corporal avançada”. A missão nada assusradora da nova startup é criar cães geneticamente melhorados para as forças armadas, a polícia e os socorristas dos Estados Unidos. A Warhound saiu da cabeça de Palmer Luckey, da Anduril, e de Ben Lamm, cofundador da Colossal Biosciences. Em
Palmer Luckey junta-se ao bilionário dos lobos gigantes Ben Lamm e lança a Warhound, com 200 milhões de dólares, para soltar cães de guerra clonados por engenharia genética. A Warhound saiu da sombra na quarta-feira com 200 milhões de dólares de financiamento e a missão de criar "cães de trabalho de
O Metrópoles publicou duas reportagens nesta quinta-feira (22/10) em que acusa o Estadão de não admitir os fatos sobre a relação do jornal com Daniel Vorcaro, ex-dono do Banco Master. Segundo o portal, o jornal paulista usa as mensagens obtidas pela Polícia Federal (PF) quando lhe parece conveniente, mas desqualifica as mesmas conversas quando é citado.
Mensagens trocadas entre Vorcaro e o empresário Flávio Carneiro, seu sócio em operações de mídia, revelam como era a relação do grupo com o Estadão. Em um dos diálogos, Carneiro tranquiliza Vorcaro: no “Estadão estamos em casa, temos crédito lá”. A conversa ocorreu em 15 de maio de 2024, após uma repórter procurar um executivo do banco. Vorcaro escreveu a Carneiro: “Nos precisamos aumentar patrocínio folha e estadao”.
Em outro trecho, no dia 21 de maio, Carneiro afirma que quem estaria no comando do Estadão seria o empresário Rubens Ometto, fundador e presidente do conselho de administração do Grupo Cosan. Vorcaro lamenta não ter participado do negócio: “Agora já foi. Oportunidade ímpar. De blindar lá”. Carneiro responde: “Não tem o que entrar. Ele fez tudo sozinho. Tá há 6 meses montando isso para mascarar mas é tudo Ometo”.
O Metrópoles acusa o Estadão de usar as mensagens de Vorcaro de forma conveniente e de desqualificar as conversas do mesmo Vorcaro quando citado. Segundo o portal, o jornal afirmou que as declarações de Carneiro sobre “estar em casa” e “ter créditos” seriam apenas uma tentativa do empresário de demonstrar uma influência que não tinha. O Metrópoles rebate: “Se o Estadão considera mentirosas as afirmações feitas por Flávio Carneiro sobre a relação entre o veículo, Daniel Vorcaro e Rubens Ometto, o jornal vai processar Flávio Carneiro?”.
O Metrópoles também aponta que o Estadão escondeu por dois anos as identidades dos empresários e banqueiros que participaram do socorro financeiro ao grupo, que acumulava dívida de R$ 159 milhões. Os nomes só se tornaram públicos a partir de reportagem do Metrópoles. A operação de debêntures foi realizada em março de 2024 (R$ 45 milhões) e maio de 2024 (R$ 97,5 milhões), transformando bancos e grandes empresários — como Ometto — em credores do jornal. Em troca, os novos investidores ganharam assentos no conselho de administração e passaram a ter influência editorial no veículo, que ganhou a alcunha de “Jornal dos Banqueiros”.
O portal classifica a resposta do Estadão como um “ataque mentiroso” e afirma que tudo o que publica é comprovado pelos prints das conversas do telefone de Daniel Vorcaro. “Ao demandar respostas ao jornal paulista, o Metrópoles cumpre seu dever de bom jornalismo, qual seja, ouvir o outro lado antes de publicar qualquer matéria”. O Metrópoles também rebate a acusação de que praticaria “intimidação editorial”: “Se todos os que se sentirem atingidos pelas matérias considerarem o exercício de jornalismo como método de intimidação, isso poria fim ao mais importante trabalho da imprensa: apurar, checar, comprovar e publicar notícias que desagradam aos personagens retratados”.
Chi vuole lavorare deve poterlo fare e lo Stato deve garantirlo. Parte da questa premessa la presidente del Consiglio Giorgia Meloni nell’annunciare il decreto tir, con 105 milioni per l’autotrasporto e altri 70 milioni per agricoltura e pesca varato oggi dal Consiglio dei ministri. Una mossa che da un lato immette altri 45,2 milioni di euro per il credito d’imposta già previsto per il periodo di spesa marzo-agosto 2026 e dall’altro prevede 60 milioni per le spese dal primo settembre al 5 ottobre.
Le parole di Meloni
“Voglio ringraziare le associazioni che hanno scelto il confronto, hanno revocato i fermi e le manifestazioni – afferma la premier – È stato un atto di responsabilità, però voglio dire anche un’altra cosa. In alcune zone pochi soggetti continuano a bloccare le strade e non si fermano lì. Minacciano chi vuole lavorare, tagliano le gomme ai camion dei colleghi. Questa non è protesta, è intimidazione e l’intimidazione non la tolleriamo non lo dico soltanto io. Per chiedere di rimuovere questi blocchi sono gli stessi autotrasportatori, i commercianti, gli agricoltori, i sindaci, le istituzioni di ogni colore politico. Perché a pagare, come sempre, non è il potente di turno, è la gente comune, è il camionista che deve portare a casa lo stipendio, è l’impresa che non riesce a consegnare, è la famiglia che si ritrova a pagare di più”.
Per questa ragione ha richiesto al ministro dell’Interno Matteo Piantedosi di accogliere la richiesta giunta a Palazzo Chigi dalle associazioni degli autotrasportatori, degli agricoltori, della distribuzione per assicurare alla libera circolazione la fornitura delle merci alle attività commerciali, al fine di evitare anche speculazioni che altrimenti sarebbero inevitabili sui prezzi. E annuncia di voler usare tutti gli strumenti che la legge offre, comprese le norme del decreto sicurezza che hanno reso reato il blocco stradale. “Questo governo rispetta pienamente chi vuole manifestare, ascolta chi chiede aiuto nel rispetto delle regole. Però abbiamo anche il dovere di far rispettare le leggi dello Stato e di non farci ricattare da chi usa la violenza come strumento di pressione Chi vuole lavorare deve poterlo fare e lo Stato deve garantirlo”.
Le reazioni
Separare fenomeni di pura criminalità dalle proteste: lo chiede il presidente di Confindustria Emanuele Orsini, secondo cui accanto al tema di costo del trasporto, vi sono anche altri fenomeni che stanno interessando i blocchi. “Sono due cose totalmente diverse. E sulle sofferenze servono i tavoli di confronto per un costo che sia sostenibile”. Il riferimento è ad alcuni blocchi abusivi posti anche verso chi vuole lavorare. Passaggio ripreso anche dal sottosegretario alla presidenza del Consiglio dei ministri, Luigi Sbarra, secondo cui si sono viste “situazioni di tensione, di violenza e minacce, io penso che tutto questo dovrà essere attento, valutato e se ci sono casi vanno perseguiti”. Ma da Orsini arriva un altro spunto, questa volta di prospettiva: quando dice che questa crisi deve insegnare ad avere un’indipendenza strategica, mette nero su bianco un elemento primario.
Il blocco “costa alle imprese, costa al Paese, costa ai cittadini”, spiega, “abbiamo perso le raffinerie dell’Europa per scelte fatte in passato dalla Commissione europea, quindi oggi per ripristinare ci vuole tempo. Questo ci deve insegnare ad avere un’indipendenza strategica da tutte quelle fonti che servono a sopravvivere”. Nonostante il decreto del Cdm, però, a Napoli non sono contenti e proseguono la protesta: decine di camion si sono messi in marcia nell’area portuale, con forti rallentamenti e ingorghi.
Sie macht nicht so viele Schlagzeilen, wie der Krieg selbst, aber die Hightech-Front ist nicht weniger wichtig als die Front. Beim Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft ist darüber ein interessanter Artikel erschienen, den ich übersetzt habe, weil er mich nachdenklich gemacht hat. Beginn der Übersetzung: Sie tragen keine Uniform, aber diese US-Unternehmen kämpfen für die […]
On Thursday, October 1, health workers, patients, and activists protested Palantir’s role in the National Health Service (NHS) at more than 40 locations across England. Their demonstrations were part of a global week of action demanding that governments cut ties with the spy-tech firm over human rights and privacy concerns.
Rallies took place in front of Palantir’s London headquarters, as well as in Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield and many more cities.
“Palantir’s tools are used by the Israeli military in Gaza and by ICE to track and surveil migrants in the US,” campaign groups – including Just Treatment, Health Workers for a Free Palestine, Medact, and Global Justice Now – stated. “A company profiting from human rights violations has no place in the NHS or in any of our public services.”
Palantir’s track record opposes core health values
Palantir currently holds a £330 million (approximately USD 436 million) NHS contract and has rolled out the service’s Federated Data Platform (FDP), managing sensitive patient data. The project has drawn criticism from virtually every group involved in the NHS: data workers say it lags behind local systems; patients share privacy and data ownership fears; and health workers insist Palantir’s record opposes the very values their profession embodies.
“I cannot stay true to that [Hippocratic] oath and tolerate Palantir continuing to profit from, and grow its malign business model through an NHS contract,” said physician Rhiannon Osborne from Medact at Thursday’s rally. “Every pound we give them helps to legitimize and sustain human rights abuses and erosion of democratic rule of law across the world.”
A central concern is the company’s support for Israel throughout the genocide in Gaza. “When we strive to save every possible life, they champion their ability to kill and celebrate their role in the repeated war crimes committed by Israel – including unprecedented deliberate attacks on the doctors, nurses, and paramedics I worked with,” pediatric neurologist Omar Abdel-Mannan stated. “No moral government should tolerate their involvement in our NHS or indeed any of our public services.”
Campaigners repeated calls for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to end the contract as soon as possible. Under an exit clause in the original agreement, that moment could arrive as early as February 2027. Campaigners and several commissions are pressing the government to notify Palantir of its intention to withdraw ahead of this date.
“The government only has two months to say no to Palantir and the momentum is all with us,” Good Law Project activists said at the rally in London. “All the energy is to say no to Palantir, say no to their global human rights abuses, say no to their crap technology that doesn’t work and get Palantir out of the NHS.”
Unions back appeal to bar Palantir from public sector contracts
Calls to break Palantir’s grip on public services resonate beyond Britain. On September 28, more than 120 groups and unions called upon European governments and the European Commission to “scrap all existing public sector contracts with the US tech company Palantir.” As reported by the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU), the appeal seeks to end current agreements and bar the firm from future public contracts. It also urges governments to develop “alternative data solutions compatible with public service,” echoing NHS data workers’ recommendations.
“Palantir’s ramping up of ‘war-related’ support for Israel during the genocide in Gaza and the apparent disdain of its leadership for democracy are just two clear signs that this company serves the interests of the rich and powerful, not the general public,” said Tim Bierley of Global Justice Now. “Yet it has been allowed to embed dubious technologies across our public services, giving it access to sensitive data and creating worrying new technical dependencies.”
“The UK must work with other countries to end dependence on companies involved in human rights abuses, and end the outsourcing of the public sphere to a dangerous class of big tech oligarchs.”
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Far-right Argentine President Javier Milei addressed the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, giving a speech which provoked strong reactions. The South American head of state also participated in a series of high-level meetings.
One of his most quoted lines from his New York City trip has been: “Argentina is the new promised land.”
This is not the first time Milei has used religious concepts and ideas from the Judeo-Christian tradition to explain his political stance, but it is the first time the Argentine president has equated his country, in economic and political terms, with the land of Abraham and his descendants.
This is even more telling when one considers Milei’s extremely close relationship with Israel and ardent defense of its policies of war and genocide across West Asia, as well as the admiration he professes for the Jewish religion.
Milei also emphatically underscored this during his address to the UN General Assembly: “We also made a geopolitical choice: we have unambiguously aligned ourselves with the West … We condemn the Iranian regime’s attacks on the State of Israel.”
And this is an indisputable fact. Since the beginning of his term, Milei has not only aligned himself with the geopolitical interests that the Trump administration has vigorously pursued, but has also become one of Israel’s staunchest allies in the region.
This is quite impressive, considering that President Noboa in Ecuador, De la Espriella in Colombia, and others have also expressed a kind of unwavering alliance with Tel Aviv.
That is why Milei has not limited himself to diplomatic rhetoric, but has pulled the strings of power to designate Iran’s main military force (currently in conflict with Israel and the United States) as a terrorist organization.
“We declare the Iranian Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization, just as we continue to seek justice for the two attacks we suffered on Argentine soil in 1992 and 1994,” Milei said at the UN, referring to two attacks in Argentina against the Israeli Embassy and the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA). The Argentine justice system, advised by Israel and the United States, identified Hezbollah and Iranian citizens as the perpetrators.
Free-market capitalism and Artificial Intelligence
Another topic Milei addressed during his appearance was his staunch defense of free-market capitalism in which the state plays a minimal role: “We do not want to lose again; that is why we embrace free-market capitalism.”
In this regard, Milei once again highlighted his government’s strong support for artificial intelligence companies and the tycoons behind them. It should not be forgotten that the Argentine government signed a working and information-sharing agreement with Palantir, whose co-founder, Peter Thiel, purchased a property on Argentine soil.
This is clearly part of Milei’s neoliberal agenda to attract investment from major foreign capitalists, among whom the owners of technology companies (who are so interested in resources such as lithium, copper, and others that abound in South America) currently stand out.
However, recent statements by former employees of these companies regarding the danger that the development of AI poses to humanity have created some unease around the world. But Milei says that this is precisely the time to move forward: “Prudence does not mean fear, and what’s more, fear should under no circumstances automatically lead to obedience … where many see a threat, we see a frontier.”
Criticism of the UN
Probably one of the most important aspects highlighted in Milei’s speech was his harsh criticism of the UN and its role in current geopolitics: “Today, unfortunately, it is time to acknowledge that this sacred pact has, in fact, been broken.”
But not content with merely pointing out the shortcomings, Milei asserted (very much in line with Trump) that the UN has become a venue for certain people to amass wealth: “It has become a useless organization that serves only to feed a caste of fatally arrogant parasites disguised as well-meaning bureaucrats.”
Hence, he asserted that resolutions ultimately have no real effect on policy. He cited the example of the Malvinas Islands, a territory disputed with the United Kingdom: “What good is a resolution if, for decades, the other party can act contrary to it, and that resolution remains intact in the archives but is powerless in the face of reality?”
Criticism of Milei’s speech
Milei’s statements, while applauded by his supporters, have drawn widespread criticism in Argentina. Much of the criticism has focused on the fact that Milei now seems to staunchly defend Argentina’s right to control the Malvinas Islands, whereas in the past he was cautious and even reluctant to adopt a patriotic stance against the United Kingdom – something both the Argentine left and right have done. “We’re surprised that Milei now remembers when he used to talk about self-determination,” said Axel Kicillof, governor of the province of Buenos Aires.
Likewise, critics pointed out the apparent contradiction in Milei’s rhetoric between extolling the right to self-determination and aligning himself with the interests of Washington and Tel Aviv: “Milei’s stance doesn’t surprise me. The truth is that this line of subservience—and I say this very clearly—is directed at Trump and Netanyahu. Even the terminology is consistent with what Trump proposed and his ideas on the deregulation of artificial intelligence, as well as his view that Argentina’s natural resources are available to anyone who wants to take them,” said Kicillof.
Regarding Milei’s economic rhetoric, Patria Grande leader Juan Grabois said: “Besides being an ignorant imbecile, besides being a lobotomized parrot who parrots Trump, besides plagiarizing Gramsci without knowing he’s “a filthy communist,” what Milei is saying is that we’re basically going to hand over our territory, critical minerals, energy, and national sovereignty to the technocracy.”
Amid the diplomatic escalation between Russia and Germany over a drone incident at Leipzig airport, blamed by Berlin on Moscow without providing the slightest evidence but sufficient to close Russian consulates (read here),Italy too finds itself increasingly exposed to reprisals threatened by Russian President Vladimir Putin for the wild speculation of the “weapons demon” Guido Crosetto, Minister of Defense.
The Fedorov first Shady Mission for Italy with Palantir AI
Mykhailo Fedorov lasted just six months as Ukraine’s defense minister before Zelensky fired him amid bitter clashes with the military leadership.
«Now he is turning the same wartime machinery into a private defense-tech business — withPalantir CEO Alex Karp as his first major investor»News-Pravda has reported in the lates days publishing a photo of the meeting.
Mykhailo Fedorov and Karp
American AI industry Palantir, one of the main AI partner of Israel Defense Forces and Benjamin Netanyahu Zionist regime, was denounced for complicity in war crimes in Palestine… (read below)
“You and your colleagues are launching a company that I think will be defining for the world, bringing your knowledge and acumen about the art of war as a product to allied countries,” Karp told Fedorov. That “product” was developed on Ukraine’s battlefield.
On September 1, 2026, Mykhailo Fedorov—Ukraine’s Minister of Defense until last July—announced the launch of a military technology company in which Karp himself will be the first investor.
The company aims to translate Ukraine’s wartime experience into products for Kyiv and its allies, including combat robotics, interceptor drones, and low-cost, AI-guided missiles. Plans also include an investment fund and a think tank, though the company’s name and financial figures have not yet been disclosed.
Fedorov has become an adviser to Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto.
“I met with Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto. I thanked Guido for his personal support and his offer for me to become his adviser on defense innovation. I am grateful for the trust and strategic partnership. In this role, I will help Italy develop modern warfare technologies and improve its defense sector,” Fedorov wrote on Telegram.
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Palantir is already embedded across Ukrainian government agencies, while its infrastructure underpins the Brave1 Dataroom, where companies train military AI on real combat data. Karp says he and Fedorov have worked together for “half a decade.”
But Fedorov’s meeting with Karp appears to have been launched under the banner of Italy’s war mission against Russia.
The Leonardo Ukraine to Work with Ukrainian Defense Industry and Palantir
Leonardo SpA, the Italian industrial group operating in the defense, security, and aerospace sectors, is majority owned by the Italian government with a 30.2% stake, but without parliament approval has opened a new subsidiary, Leonardo Ukraine, directly in Kiev, aiming to collaborate with the Ukrainian defense industry, particularly in drones and other military technologies.
We recall that minister Crosetto, founder of Brother of Italy far-right party, was blamed by many newspaper for conflict of interests due to, before to entry in Meloni Government, he was the AIAD president which represented th Italian Industries Association for Aerospace, Defence and Security, but above all because he was a overpayed advisor of Leonardo spa, main partner of Rheimetall which opened some factories in Ukraine.
Leonardo Ukraine, registered in the commercial register since May 20, is not only aiming to establish relations with the Ukrainian Brave1, or to test the new “Michelangelo Dome”, the multi-layered and multi-domain missile air defense system which is estimated to have 21 billion euros of potential commercial opportunities over the next 10 years.
Leonardo thus intends to build increasingly strong relationships with the Ukrainian state hub Brave1 Dataroom, created with the country’s Ministry of Defense, its intelligence agency and the US company Palantir.
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO – The Brave1 Litvar Super Drone during an Ukrainian Test
Brave1 is a Ukraninian government initiative aimed at developing defence technologies, implemented by the Innovation Development Fund and initiated by relevant state authorities and components of Ukraine’s security and defence sector. Initially, it was a grant program for defence startups. We have already become the largest angel investor in Ukrainian defence tech, having issued over 750 grants amounting to 3.7 billion UAH, around $82,000.
In this exclusive video shared on YouTube by UATV Espanol lift the veil of secrecy for the first time on the latest development in the Ukrainian defense industry: the unique “Litavr” interceptor drone from F-Drones, created specifically for the cost-effective and efficient hunting of enemy kamikaze drones like the “Shahed.”
Thanks to the BRAVE1 defense cluster, Kiev army gained unprecedented access to this fully encrypted technology,capable of speeds up to 350 km/h, operating at altitudes up to 9,000 meters, and automatically locking onto targets using the Pixel Lock (Last Mile)
Palantir removed by European countries and Denounced for Complicity in War Crimes and Genocides
Palantir is the industry, removed after various investigations from many European countries.
«The Spanish government is ordering state-backed companies to cut their ties with US defense contractor Palantir, Spain’s El Confidencial newspaper has reported. The move follows similar bans in France and Germany»RT has reported some weeks ago.
But above all Palantir was one of the AI company denounced for war crimes and genocide in Gaza inside the UN Dossier by Francesca Albanese, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territory occupied.
The same American company has also been heavily criticized in the USA for its collaboration with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) officers accused of murdering illegal immigrants and even making unjustified arrests of children.
VIDEO – French-Italian “Mambas” won’t change Ukraine battlefield situation
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Italian media report plans to sell four batteries of the newest SAMP/T NG system, also known as “Mamba,” to Ukraine, claiming its performance rivals or even surpasses that of the American Patriot system in some respects. However, these new missile and air defense system deliveries to Ukraine are unlikely to significantly impact the battlefield. Rather, they are primarily aimed at enabling Western countries and their military industries to profit.
La Repubblica reports that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed in July to procure four new SAMP/T NG batteries capable of intercepting ballistic missiles. The system, produced by the Franco-Italian consortium Eurosam, is the next generation of European air and missile defense.
SAMP/T NG is a significantly improved version of the SAMP/T system already in use in Ukraine. Compared with the previous version, SAMP/T NG offers greater range and engagement altitude, as well as improved performance against ballistic targets. The maximum range of the SAMP/T system with the Aster 30 missile is up to 100 kilometers, while the newer SAMP/T NG version has a range of about 150 kilometers.
According to La Repubblica, Ukraine already has two SAMP/T batteries delivered by Italy and France, but since the summer of 2025 it has faced a shortage of Aster 30 missiles due to reduced European stocks. Missile production has since been accelerated, enabling Rome and Paris to continue deliveries.
Yet, despite the acceleration, Ukrainian air defenses remain in poor condition. Although Ukraine still has Patriot systems, it is short on missiles, as they have already been depleted. Italy plans to transfer Aster 30 missiles from its military stocks to Ukraine by October, while France would temporarily provide two additional SAMP/T batteries from its arsenal, to be replaced later with new systems.
According to La Repubblica, the entire operation, including newly produced systems, is expected to be completed by 2027. The operation will cost three billion euros and will be structured as a purchase financed by a loan from the European Credit Fund for Ukraine.
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