Tom Kington
Tom Kington is the Italy correspondent for Defense News.
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Italy rethinks EU defense-financing aid as arms spending falls out of fashion
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wants to refocus the bloc's help on lowering the cost of living for Italians, as energy costs have soared amid the Iran war.
Italy settles on Airbus tanker purchase in swing toward European equipment
The deal marks a shift from Boeing to Airbus for the Italian Air Force, which flies four Boeing 767-based tanker aircraft which entered service from 2011.
Outgoing Leonardo boss touts ‘Michelangelo Dome,’ cyber tack as key achievements
Asked what he plans to do next, Cingolani said, “I am getting on my motorbike and will travel around Europe for a while.”
Italy forgoes $14 billion deficit spending on defense amid wobbling economy
“Today we have other priorities. I have the priority of energy costs and the priority of responding to the needs of citizens," said the prime minister.
Indra to make Spanish variant of amphibious vehicle used by US Marines
Indra has struck its deal with Italy’s IDV, which is the design authority, intellectual property owner and supplier of core components on the vehicle.
Italy suspends defense agreement with Israel
The announcement marks a change for Italy, which has been a loyal ally to Israel for years and has been viewed by Trump as a trusted partner in Europe.
Italian government shakes up Leonardo leadership, replacing Cingolani as CEO
Some sources said Cingolani's focus on non-kinetic priorities may have led to the surprise move, with Lorenzo Mariani of MBDA taking over the top job.
Money starts flowing for new GCAP fighter, as Britain sorts out finances
A source on the program told Defense News the new contract is a “bridge” allowing work to continue until the end of June.
