Defense spending in Italy will increase from 25.7 billion euros in 2022 to around 26.5 billion euros this year.
In Italy, the government will increase military spending by 800 million euros by 2023. It is planned to buy Leopard 2 tanks and F-35 fighters. It was reported by La Stampa.
It was noted that defense spending in Italy will increase from 25.7 billion euros in 2022 to around 26.5 billion euros this year.
“It is planned to increase the number of multifunctional FREMM-type frigates from three to six, to purchase two more submarines, as well as two anti-submarine aircraft,” the report said.
In addition, the size of the army was to increase from 89,000 to 110,000 soldiers. The possibility of purchasing 100 German tanks of the Leopard 2 series is being considered.
Italy also intends to buy 100 Swedish CV90 infantry fighting vehicles, F-35 and Eurofighter fighters.
Earlier it was reported that Italy, in addition to the SAMP-T air defense system, will provide two more systems in addition to the SAMP-T air defense system to Ukraine as part of a new package of military assistance to Ukraine: Skyguard and Spike .
Recall that Ukraine requested from Italy means of protection against nuclear weapons.
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