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Italy is set to launch the first F-35 pilot training center outside the U.S. in Sicily, with operations expected to begin next year at either the Sigonella or Trapani base. Italy, a key player in the international F-35 program, has acquired 115 aircraft for roughly €7 billion and supports their production and assembly at Leonardo’s Cameri facility.

The expansion of military infrastructure raises questions. Sigonella already hosts a U.S. Navy base, and reconfiguring the chosen site will take about six months. Italian military and political leaders emphasize the program’s role in driving economic growth, despite its high costs and uncertainty surrounding potential pilot training for nuclear weapon use.

Italy already operates an International Flight School, training pilots from over ten countries. However, the new Sicilian center signals increased militarization in a region grappling with persistent economic challenges. Critics argue that the billions invested in defense could address pressing social and infrastructure needs, while the growing military presence heightens geopolitical risks for the island.

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