What future European Defence and Technological Industrial Basis (EDTIB) do we want/need? The Italian Case

Due to the unstable international situation, the steady support of EU Member States to Ukraine and the increased spending in defence, understanding the type of European Defence and Technological Industrial Base (EDTIB) Member States would like to pursue is particularly relevant. This paper investigates the kind of EDTIB Italy intends to promote at the EU level. The maintenance and development of local know-how and expertise is a cornerstone of the Italian industrial policy. If strengthening of the national industry is a common objective of other major EU countries, the importance of cooperation with international partners and likeminded countries is a characterising feature of the Italian position…