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Defence
The future of big military programmes in the US, a new "made in Italy" armoured vehicle and why the Argentinians are snapping up American Humvees.
Africa/Middle East
The flight path from Addis Adaba to Washington DC (via Rome), a new constitution in Yemen and representing Malians abroad.
Special delivery
Mistral Air is not your typical airline. Founded by a former film star, it charters passenger flights by day and runs mail services by night – and is a big hit with pilgrims.
Get some fresh air
South Tyrol, Italy’s mountainous northern border region, requires an air service reflecting its remote beauty and high quality of life. Here’s our fantasy Italian Alpine carrier, Air Südtirol, designed by Monocle.
Moving with the times
Molteni&C, an illustrious furniture company with 80 years of experience, is calling on its know-how to keep up with a fast-changing design industry while modernising with its values intact.
Cycle chain
Emilio Aldo Renesto is a steelwork specialist whose frames are one of the first links in northern Italy’s small yet sturdy bicycle industry.
Return to splendour
The appeal of this affable port city is rising, especially in the revitalised Cavana quarter.
Italian Industry Special: The Fabric Mill
From cotton fields in Egypt to state of the art laboratories in Bergamo our search for quality “Made in Italy” textiles focuses on the fifth-generation Albini Group.
Made in Naples
Long the unsung hero of Italian manufacturing, it's high time Naples told some of its sunny stories from the factory floor. It’s been a centre for craftsmanship, shipbuilding and tailoring for generations, which means…
Gallic Revivals
Revamping forgotten brands is a growing trend in France, where entrepreneurs are tapping into pre-existing DNA and ready-made heritage. Monocle meets the brains behind some of these French revivals.
