Aviano, sabotage alert at the base. Security measures reinforced.

Security measures around the US military base in Aviano have been tightened based on several international alerts. For at least two weeks, government sources confirm, intelligence reports have indicated the possibility of threats to the US facility in Friuli Venezia Giulia . No details were provided regarding the level of risk: "No information is ever left unchecked; the necessary assessments are underway," the Ministry of Defense explains. Some rumors—unconfirmed by the government—suggest Russian sabotage.

The deployment of additional forces was the focus of a meeting at the Pordenone prefecture this morning. Specifically, the authorities ordered increased nighttime surveillance around the base. The existing presence will be supplemented by specialized units for terrorist threats (UOPI), the operational support teams. The number of drones flying over the facility will also be increased.

On July 11, 2025, there was a change at the top of the Aviano base: Air Force Brigadier General Tad D. Clark handed over command to Colonel Beau E. Diers .

Base staff is preparing a statement to respond to press reports about alerts in recent weeks.