Italy's Meloni urges NATO rethink on defence spending as Rome lifts outlays

Italy said it will ramp up its official defense budget this year, signaling higher military spending. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also urged NATO allies to rethink force priorities as warfare shifts toward drones, satellites and data. The statement is directionally supportive for defense-related budgets and technology, but the article contains no specific spending figures or policy changes beyond the broad commitment.

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Italy said it will ramp up its official defense budget this year, signaling higher military spending. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also urged NATO allies to rethink force priorities as warfare shifts toward drones, satellites and data. The statement is directionally supportive for defense-related budgets and technology, but the article contains no specific spending figures or policy changes beyond the broad commitment.