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Italian Air Force commander strengthens F-35 alliance at Luke
U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay
Italian Maj. Gen. Marco Lant, Italian Air Force Combat Forces commander, views an F-35A Lightning II, Oct. 7, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Lant’s visit to the 56th Fighter Wing demonstrates the collaborative efforts in developing fifth-generation airpower. His observation of the aircraft at the world’s largest F-35 training base reaffirms the strong strategic partnership between the U.S. and Italian Air Forces.
Italian Maj. Gen. Marco Lant (left), Italian Air Force Combat Forces commander, and Maj. Daniele Cantori (right), 62nd Fighter Squadron Italian detachment commander, pose for a photo, Oct. 7, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The visit reinforced the partnership between the U.S. and Italian
Air Forces, particularly as Lant supervises all Italian AF tactical wings. The 56th Fighter Wing continues its role as a vital training hub for allied nations, shaping the world’s greatest F-35A Lightning II pilots.
Italian Maj. Gen. Marco Lant,
Italian Air Force Combat Forces commander, tours the 62nd Fighter Squadron, Oct. 7, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. With a career that includes commanding the “Frecce Tricolori” and the 4th Wing’s EF-2000 Typhoon fighters, Lant is exceptionally qualified to represent Italy in future joint air operations with the U.S.
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