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Italy Boosts Maritime Defense with €576M M3A Program

10/23/2025

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The Italian Ministry of Defence approved the Maritime Multi-Mission Aircraft (M3A) program to boost anti-submarine and anti-surface capabilities in the Mediterranean.
The program includes six aircraft to address a gap after the BR1150 Atlantic's retirement.
A €576 million allocation funds the M3A in the 2025 Budget Law.
The initiative seeks to restore Italy's maritime surveillance and strengthen its role as an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance hub, aligning with NATO's focus.

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The Italian Ministry of Defence approved the Maritime Multi-Mission Aircraft (M3A) program to boost anti-submarine and anti-surface capabilities in the Mediterranean.
The program includes six aircraft to address a gap after the BR1150 Atlantic's retirement.
A €576 million allocation funds the M3A in the 2025 Budget Law.
The initiative seeks to restore Italy's maritime surveillance and strengthen its role as an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance hub, aligning with NATO's focus.