Overview
- Italy's Council of Ministers approved a decree on December 29 that keeps authorization in place through December 31, 2026.
- A government statement says transfers of military equipment remain authorized with priority for logistical, medical, civilian-use aid and protection against air, missile, drone and cyber attacks.
- Italian media report the decree's wording drops the explicit term 'military' in the title and frames transfers as funds, materials and equipment for authorities and the population.
- The text followed pressure from the Lega led by Matteo Salvini, and consideration of the decree was postponed to the year's final session over internal objections.
- Despite softer phrasing, local outlets say Italy is still expected to supply weapons, tanks and ammunition alongside humanitarian, technical and energy assistance.