Italy and Poland in Europe’s Defence Future

In this insightful exchange, Undersecretary Matteo Perego di Cremnago discusses the evolving trajectory of Poland–Italy defence relations amid heightened security concerns in Eastern Europe. He highlights the strategic value of bilateral cooperation and underlines Italy’s commitment to enhancing defence and industrial collaboration within the EU and NATO frameworks. Perego emphasizes Italy’s expertise in areas such as aerospace, cyber defence, and naval technologies as potential focal points for expanded cooperation. The conversation also explores Italy’s vision for a stronger, more integrated European defence architecture. He argues that Poland, with its growing defence capacity and geostrategic position, plays a vital role in this vision. Drawing on shared priorities, the Undersecretary outlines a roadmap for advancing joint initiatives that bolster deterrence and resilience in the region. The dialogue reinforces Italy’s intention to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with key allies like Poland in addressing emerging threats.