Tom Kington
Tom Kington is the Italy correspondent for Defense News.
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Leonardo’s buy of Iveco Defence Vehicles secures Italian armor stable
Leonardo had initially planned to buy IDV jointly with Rheinmetall, but then decided to go it alone.
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.
New F-35A base in Italy to open by end of year
The Italian Air Force is to get a second air base ready to host the F-35A by the end of this year as deliveries of the aircraft ramp up, according to officials.
Poland reveals plan to buy AW149 helos in deal potentially worth over $1B
A medium-lift, multirole helicopter launched in 2006, AW149 customers include Thailand and Egypt. Leonardo is currently marketing the type to the United Kingdom.
Lessons from Ukraine could help shape Europe’s new tank — if there is one
After weeks of watching videos of burned-out Russian tanks in Ukraine, the world is once again writing an obituary for the vehicle type.
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