Italy prepares plan to bridge automotive and defence sectors, minister says

FILE PHOTO: Italian Minister of Business and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso looks on, as he attends the question time at the lower house of parliament in Rome, Italy, September 11, 2024. REUTERS/Remo Casilli/File Photo

ROME (Reuters) - Italy is preparing an industrial plan aimed at fostering connections between its automotive, defence and aerospace sectors, to be unveiled in June, Industry Minister Adolfo Urso said on Sunday.

The plan comes amid European discussions on boosting defence spending and potential joint military funding.