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Italy is set to deliver SIDAM-25 air defense systems to Ukraine, aimed at bolstering short-range drone defense. The transfer will equip at least three air defense batteries, although the exact number of units has not been disclosed.

The SIDAM-25 is a Cold War-era tracked vehicle based on the M113A1, integrating a quad 25 mm cannon turret. Originally developed in the 1980s, these systems require refurbishment before reactivation. This delivery is part of a wider military aid package that includes advanced air defense and artillery systems for Ukraine, supporting its ongoing defense efforts.