Italy signals slowdown on F-35 orders The decision follows a review of the program by Italy’s populist government, which took office in June and is mulling defense spending cuts. 3 days ago
Italy spends $5.7 billion on military procurement in 2018 Italian spending on defense equipment has grown by 83 percent since 2008, according to a newly released government document. November 2
Italy plans to slash half a billion dollars from defense in 2019 Italy will suspend helicopter and missile purchases and cancel an office move by the defense ministry, a defense source has told Defense News, and also slow roll F-35 buys. October 24
Naval Group, Fincantieri join forces to survive competitive global shipbuilding industry Two state-controlled shipyards are defying reports that their planned partnership is doomed to fail. October 24
For Europe, it’s naval business as usual European naval companies are more interested in protecting their turfs than consolidating. October 21
Italian shipbuilders tout systems-engineering chops ahead of French merger talks The move to invigorate a national joint venture is seen as an attempt to catch up to France's industrial setup. October 10
Italy stalls on missile program as budget cuts loom Defense spending could take a hit in the new government's inaugural spending plan. October 4
Years in the making, Leonardo finally cracks the US market It's sweet, if belated satisfaction for the Italian firm. September 26
Fincantieri, Leonardo, tussle over acquisition ahead of French tie-up The question for Leonardo is whether the acquisition of a company made in order to stop another company buying it makes business sense. September 14
Fincantieri bulks up with acquisition ahead of Naval Group partnership Italian shipyard Fincantieri has bought a key Italian technology firm to gain extra clout ahead of a planned team-up with France’s Naval Group. August 13
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