Italy Directs Rome Airport to Replace Israeli Counter-Drone System Amid European Isolation Efforts
Italy's Council of State mandates that Rome's Fiumicino Airport replace an Israeli consortium with Italian firm ELT for its counter-drone system. This decision reflects a broader trend among European nations to limit cooperation with Israeli defense firms amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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Italy's Council of State has ordered Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) to terminate its contract with an Israeli consortium for the airport's counter-drone defense system, opting instead for the Italian firm ELT. The ruling stems from the classification of the radar system at Fiumicino Airport as military equipment, which requires specific permits that were reportedly not obtained.
Officials have justified the reclassification based on the system's capabilities and its status under international arms regulations. The airport operator now has 60 days to finalize arrangements with ELT.
This decision is part of a wider European initiative to limit defense ties with Israel, with other nations, including Ireland, implementing anti-Israel procurement rules. Such measures may further complicate Israel's defense partnerships and international relations.
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