Interview: Veco Robotics CEO on Italy's growing defense tech ecosystem (decode39.com)

• Veco Robotics' Cesare robot was tested by the Italian Army during NATO exercises.
• CEO Vergallo calls for a national coordination system modeled on France to boost defense tech.
• The company, now in its third generation, aims to embed distinctive technology in its solutions.

"Federico Costantini Vergallo, CEO of Apulian family-owned Veco Robotics, argues that Italy's defense tech competitiveness requires closer industry-military cooperation, a national coordination framework, and leadership by younger generations. The company's quadruped robot Cesare recently participated in a NATO live test."