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Italy's defense budget is notably lower than that of the United Kingdom, with Italian spending around 1.6% of GDP, translating to approximately $33.5 billion for 2022. In contrast, the UK's defense budget is nearly double that, registering at about $70 billion in 2024. Despite the smaller budget, Italy's military is larger in personnel, with around 138,000 active members compared to the UK's 166,000. Specifically, the Italian Army itself has approximately 98,000 active personnel, significantly bolstering its overall manpower.