Italy tests MBDA weapons integration on Astore Levante TB-3-derived drone

Italy is testing integration of European (MBDA) armaments on the new Astore Levante UAV (a TB-3-derived Baykar/Leonardo platform) instead of relying solely on Turkish munitions like MAM guided bombs or the KEMANKES-1 mini cruise missile. This is a notable payload/integration pathway that could expand exportability via European certification and broaden the drone’s strike options for NATO users.