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Italy Donates Six Armoured Vehicles to Somali Police
Italy is set to donate six armoured vehicles formerly used by the Italian Carabinieri to the Somali police force, under a bilateral defence cooperation agreement signed between the two governments. The transfer of the six VM-90P vehicles, valued at more than 170,000 euros ($198,000), was approved by the Foreign Affairs and Defence committees of Italy’s […] The post Italy Donates Six Armoured
Italy is donating six armoured vehicles, valued at over 170,000 euros, to the Somali police force under a bilateral defence cooperation agreement.
What was announced
- The vehicles being donated are VM-90P models, previously used by the Italian Carabinieri.
- The donation was approved by Italy’s Foreign Affairs and Defence committees on July 29, 2026.
- This transfer aims to strengthen Somalia's national security forces and improve their operational capabilities.
Context
Somalia is working to enhance the capacity of its national security forces and take greater responsibility for its security.
“Italy’s Military Code permits the free transfer of defence equipment declared out of service to developing countries and other eligible recipients.”
Why this matters: This donation reflects ongoing international support for Somalia's security efforts and aims to improve the capabilities of its police force.
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Italy is set to donate six armoured vehicles formerly used by the Italian Carabinieri to the Somali police force, under a bilateral defence cooperation agreement signed between the two governments. The transfer of the six VM-90P vehicles, valued at more than 170,000 euros ($198,000), was approved by the Foreign Affairs and Defence committees of Italy’s […]
Italy is set to donate six armoured vehicles formerly used by the Italian Carabinieri to the Somali police force, under a bilateral defence cooperation agreement signed between the two governments.
The transfer of the six VM-90P vehicles, valued at more than 170,000 euros ($198,000), was approved by the Foreign Affairs and Defence committees of Italy’s Chamber of Deputies and Senate on July 29, just before Parliament’s summer recess . The Italian Defence Ministry has confirmed the donation will not add any extra costs to its defence budget .
The donation comes as Somalia continues its efforts to strengthen the capacity of its national security forces and gradually assume greater responsibility for the country’s security . Italy and Somalia have maintained a formal defence partnership since signing a General Cooperation Agreement in Rome in September 2013, which took effect in July 2016 and remains in force with no fixed expiration date .
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