Italy acquires six Airbus A330 MRTT tankers in €1.39 billion deal, signaling European defense pivot
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Summary
Italy has formalized the acquisition of six Airbus A330 MRTT tanker aircraft in a deal worth approximately €1.39 billion, including long-term logistic support. The purchase represents a strategic shift away from the US Boeing KC-46 option toward European defense capabilities within the NATO framework. The deal signals Italy's growing alignment with European defense initiatives and a rebalancing of its air defense center of gravity toward Europe.
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Behind the purchase of the new Airbus A330 MRTT lies a shift in the centre of gravity of Italy's air defence, which is now looking increasingly to Europe within the NATO framework, leaving behind the US option linked to the Boeing KC-46.
Italy has formalised the acquisition of six Airbus A330 MRTT tanker aircraft, in a deal with a total value of around 1.39 billion euro, including long-term logistic support.
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