# Italy to continue increasing defense spending — defense minister

https://mins.news/en/item/83541

- TASS, 2026-10-02 13:40 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2196761

> Italy is raising defense spending and plans to keep doing so to meet NATO targets, Defense Minister Guido Crosetto said. He said additional resources should strengthen counter-drone capabilities, artificial intelligence and an integrated air defense system. Spending has reached 2.8% of GDP, with a 5% target over the next decade.