Defense: Italian plan for the army, 40 thousand more soldiers

According to media reports, Italy is responding to the new uncertain world situation: the country wants to increase its professional army by almost a third, which is to be part of a new national security plan.

Italy wants to increase its professional army by up to 40,000 soldiers according to media reports.

Minister Crosetto wants 40,000 more soldiers

Press and Republic: The General Staff is working on it on the recommendation of Minister Crosetto (ANSA)

Italy's head of state Giorgia Meloni is regarded as Donald Trump's preferred contact in Europe. She wants to significantly increase the army.

The Italian government intends to expand the professional staff of the army by 40,000 by 2033, which could reach 135,000 personnel.