President Donald Trump referred to a June commitment by NATO

President Donald Trump referred to a June commitment by NATO allies to increase defense spending as a significant achievement for the United States. This agreement could lead to not only a rise in munitions and tanks but also innovative military investments, such as a proposed suspension bridge connecting Sicily to mainland Italy.

If the $15.8 billion project proceeds, it could allow for the crossing of up to 6,000 vehicles per hour across a six-lane bridge that would be two and a half times longer than the Golden Gate Bridge, spanning the straits associated with Greek myths of sea monsters. This bridge would reduce the reliance on ferries or flights for reaching the island, which has a unique sense of connection and separation from the mainland.