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- On March 2, Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said Gulf states urgently need air defense and anti-drone systems.
- He noted Israel's attacks on Lebanon and Iranian missile strikes on Gulf states have heightened concerns.
- The SAMP/T system, which Italy is supplying to Ukraine, is in high demand but limited availability.
- Crosetto said the situation poses a direct threat to Italy's security and strains defense resources.
