Italy has reaffirmed its commitment to NATO’s eastern flank with a significant military presence. The country is deploying over 3,000 units, 1,100 land vehicles, 1 naval unit, and more than 20 air assets to the region.
General Francesco Paolo Figliuolo, Commander of the Joint Forces Summit Operational Command, outlined Italy’s military commitment within NATO. In the land domain, Italy is enhancing its presence in the Baltic area with approximately 290 soldiers supporting a multinational unit in Latvia. They are also strengthening their commitments in Bulgaria and Hungary, with plans to elevate their role to Brigade level.
In the maritime domain, Italy continues to participate in naval surveillance activities while their air assets support airspace surveillance and control activities in Poland, Lithuania and Romania. Additionally, Italy participates in 41 international missions and operations with plans for new missions in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Strait of Bab El Mandeb.
Italy’s overall contribution to NATO activities in the eastern flank includes a maximum authorized contingent of more than 3,000 units and over 20 air assets. Their strategic military presence serves to enhance security and cooperation within the Alliance while underscoring their dedication to peace and stabilization efforts worldwide.
