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France, Italy Sign Defence Roadmap, Nuclear, Satellite Deals

6/26/2026

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France and Italy will sign a defence roadmap in Antibes highlighting SAMP/T system sent to Ukraine.
The leaders agreed to pacts on nuclear energy and a European satellite network to rival Starlink.
Meloni opposed sending Italian troops to Ukraine and rejected EU migrant detention centres.
Analysts said the summit shows an asymmetry, with Macron strong at EU level and Meloni strong domestically after her dispute with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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France and Italy will sign a defence roadmap in Antibes highlighting SAMP/T system sent to Ukraine.
The leaders agreed to pacts on nuclear energy and a European satellite network to rival Starlink.
Meloni opposed sending Italian troops to Ukraine and rejected EU migrant detention centres.
Analysts said the summit shows an asymmetry, with Macron strong at EU level and Meloni strong domestically after her dispute with U.S. President Donald Trump.