Background
Italy is a founding member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and contributes to International Security Assistance Force in
Afghanistan with over 3000 troops.
Current development
Italy participates in development of MEADS (Medium Extended Air Defense System), cooperative transatlantic effort with the
USA and
Germany. The goal of this system is to protect allied armies against SRBMs, cruise missiles and enemy UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles).
Capabilities
None.