Italy on Tuesday officially
joined the British Tempest programme to build a sixth-generation
European multi-role fighter plane.
The armaments chiefs of Britain and Italy signed a
declaration of intent to collaborate on the programme in London
Tuesday, the defence ministry said.
"The start of this important partnership between Italy and
the UK in a strategic sector like aerospace is a very positive
result," said Defence Minister Lorenzo Guerini.
"It has been reached thanks to efficient and concrete work
and is further confirmation of the excellence of the Italian
defence industry".
Guerini voiced his "satisfaction" with the deal.
photo: two Eurofighters
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