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Italy's aircraft carrier 'Cavour' (CVH 550) strike group began a 5-month Indo-Pacific cruise mission earlier this month, arrived in Singapore on the 24th, and is expected to sail again after short logistical replenishment, demonstrating Italy's determination to expand its involvement in Indo-Pacific affairs and maintain regional security and stability. The deployment aims to project power, deter potential threats, and enhance interoperability with allies, including joint naval exercises with the US, Japan, and Australia. This action is part of a broader effort by European democratic countries to strengthen cooperation with Indo-Pacific allies and send a clear deterrence signal to China amid its increasing activities in the region.
Source: YAHOO