# Italy plans €7.3 billion increase in F-35 fighter jet spending

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- Reuters, 2026-11-10 14:45 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/italy-sees-planned-f-35-fighter-jet-spending-rise-by-73-billion-2026-11-10/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6af32df6abc03400017c9ced

> Italy’s government is seeking parliamentary approval to raise planned investment in F-35 fighter jets by €7.28 billion ($8.17 billion), increasing the programme’s total cost by more than 50%, according to a parliamentary document.