Alex was in Milan for Eurofighter Typhoon talks with Defence Ministers from Italy, Spain and Germany in Milan.
Ministers discussed issues ranging from current Eurofighter export campaigns, to upcoming capability upgrades.
Writing on Facebook, Alex said:
"Thank you to my Italian counterpart for expertly hosting Defence Ministers from Britain, Germany and Spain for our talks to discuss forging the best future for the Eurofighter Typhoon platform in Milan.This highly capable aircraft is vital for the protection of British airspace, and that of our allies.
"We had robust and important conversations, ranging from future radar configurations to exports - but all conducted in a constructive and respectful atmosphere."