Italian Ministry of Defence · IT
The Italian Ministry of Defence is procuring armed UAVs for 2,400,000,000 EUR. This program aims to enhance aerial combat and surveillance capabilities and may involve a partnership between Leonardo and Baykar.
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Italy's €2.4 billion armed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) procurement program, which is part of a broader €3.2 billion defense plan for unmanned systems. The program aims to acquire armed drones to enhance Italy's aerial combat and surveillance capabilities. According to available information, this procurement may involve a partnership between Italian defense contractor Leonardo and Turkish manufacturer Baykar, though the specific details of the vendor award and exact procurement scope are not fully detailed in current sources. The initiative reflects Italy's commitment to modernizing its unmanned systems capabilities as a NATO ally.
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