{"id":141843,"date":"2026-08-07T06:52:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T06:52:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/141843\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T06:52:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T06:52:17","slug":"italy-plans-new-cyber-command-structure-and-military-career-path","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/141843\/","title":{"rendered":"Italy Plans New Cyber Command Structure and Military Career Path\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dronefront.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">&#13;<br \/>\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1786085537_851_WhatsAppVideo2026-05-15at09.23.58.gif\" alt=\"The Drone Front\" width=\"1280\" height=\"539\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Italy\u2019s government has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.governo.it\/it\/articolo\/comunicato-stampa-del-consiglio-dei-ministri-n-185\/32468\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">approved<\/a> a draft law that would reorganize military cyber operations and create a dedicated career path for cyber professionals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proposed by Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, the legislation would amend Italy\u2019s Military Code as part of a broader defense overhaul.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The measure must still be approved by parliament before taking effect.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the bill, the defense minister would define and periodically update the part of cyberspace considered relevant to national defense and military security.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Chief of Defence Staff would become the defense ministry\u2019s cyber authority and assume overall responsibility for cyber activities and data.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rome would also rename the Defence Staff\u2019s Intelligence and Security Department as the Joint Cyber Intelligence Command.<\/p>\n<p>Cyber Specialists<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The legislation would introduce the position of military cyber specialist, with certification issued by the Chief of Defence Staff.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Personnel would initially serve for five years and could extend their service in two-year periods up to four times, allowing them to remain in the role for a maximum of 13 years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each two-year extension would carry an annual incentive of 4,300 euros ($4,960).<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cyber operators would also receive a dedicated allowance in addition to existing operational pay.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dedicated training center would be established to prepare personnel for combat operations and hybrid threats.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To support the program, the government plans to establish a Cybersecurity Incentive Fund with 1.5 million euros ($1.7 million) in 2027, increasing to 15 million euros ($17.3 million) annually from 2036.<\/p>\n<p>Faster Development\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bill also includes measures to accelerate the development and procurement of new defense technologies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It would establish a military research fund with 10 million euros ($11.5 million) annually to finance scientific research and experimental development.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bill would also simplify urgent procurement and speed up the testing and acquisition of prototypes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Results from accredited external testing centers could also be accepted when military facilities are unavailable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&#13; 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