Tom Kington
Tom Kington is the Italy correspondent for Defense News.
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Fincantieri is itching to build more ships for the US Navy
Moutafis said Fincantieri’s Marinette Marine yard was primed to be a part of U.S. naval fleet expansion.
Italy’s Leonardo rides high on soaring global defense spending
The firm's Michelangelo Dome, a multi-layered air defense system, is projected to yield €21 billion in new business in the next ten years, the CEO said.
Italy, allies send warships to protect Europe’s southeastern edge from Iran strikes
“With Spain, France and Holland, we will send naval assets to protect Cyprus in the next few days,” Guido Crosetto told Italy’s parliament in a statement.
UK taps Leonardo for $1.3 billion medium-lift helicopter deal
British officials have portrayed the contract as the beginning of a renaissance for British helicopter manufacturing, crewed and uncrewed.
Leonardo to set up aerostructures joint venture by mid-year
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund has been widely rumored to be the would-be partner in talks to come on board the unit.
US Navy taps Fincantieri to build Marine Corps landing vessels
The Navy is seeking a Vessel Construction Manager as an intermediary between the sea service and shipyards when building additional Medium Landing Ships.
Saudi Arabia buys C-27 cargo planes fitted for armed maritime patrols
Candidates for weaponry aboard the Saudi aircraft could be the MBDA Marte-ER anti-ship missile and MU-90 lightweight torpedo made by Leonardo-owned WASS.
Fincantieri predicts strong growth despite ding to US warship business
By 2035, revenue will double, reaching €18 billion, the firm said.
