Tom Kington
Tom Kington is the Italy correspondent for Defense News.
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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 eyes US-style Compass Call electronic-attack jets
Test flights are now being undertaken in the United States of a G550 converted into an EC-37B Compass Call electronic-attack jet.
Italy Air Force chief wants in on US next-gen helicopter tech — pronto
Gen. Luca Goretti said Italy urgently needs to get in on the ground floor of development of the technology to avoid playing catch-up later.
Italy Air Force chief heads to Japan to talk next-gen fighter jets
The visit comes as nations make plans about what the future may hold for combat aviation.
Joint but apart: Italian Navy and Air Force settle on F-35B plan
With both services due to receive just 15 F-35B’s each, the need for pooled management is obvious to officials, despite rivalries between the branches.
European Patrol Corvette to get fresh money from EU coffers
Italian officials hope to use the ship design for their national navy, too, as funding ramps up from the European Defence Fund.
Italian election could reshape Rome’s defense-spending momentum
The change in government comes at a delicate moment for Italy as it rebuilds its economy after the Covid pandemic while weathering energy price hikes.
Tempest program, Russian invasion drive growth in Italy’s defense budget
The newly released 2022 budget includes €18 billion (U.S. $18.4 billion) in defense ministry spending, up from the €16.8 billion spent in 2021, which was in turn an increase from previous years.
Italy F-35 maintenance hub opens for international customers with Norwegian jet
A spokeswoman for the firm said the DoD joint program office for the fighter certified Cameri’s Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul, and Upgrade (MROU) facility as achieving full operating capability in June.
Italian Navy, telecom provider team up to deter attacks on undersea cables
An Italian Navy official also suggested cables themselves might act as sensors to help the service.
