Tom Kington
Tom Kington is the Italy correspondent for Defense News.
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Italy’s sudden defense-spending uptick lacks details, economist finds
NATO is satisfied with Rome's proclaimed budget boost in line with alliance targets, despite questions over the internal mathematics.
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.
In Italy, a bridge to Sicily may offer piece to NATO spending puzzle
A portion of the alliance's defense spending requirements are likely to spur some creative accounting among member nations.
EU militaries game out Ukraine-inspired resupply tactics via drones
Ukrainian experts helped the European Defence Agency design scenarios for front-line combat logistics by way of aerial and terrestrial drones.
Baykar vows to produce military drones at Piaggio sites in Italy
Italian enterprise minister Adolfo Urso said the deal ensured “a great future for a company that has had a glorious past, an icon of Made in Italy.”
Italian navy taps Fincantieri to top up patrol fleet with two ships
The Italian sea service wants to backfill a gap after two PPA multimission vessels on order for Rome were diverted to Indonesia.
Italian Air Force accepts Leonardo’s M-345 as basic trainer jet
The Air Force said 18 aircraft have been ordered to date, with seven delivered and four involved in operational test and evaluation activities.
Next-gen GCAP warplane faces time pressure amid American F-47 plans
Japan joined GCAP to be able to co-own the technology on board the plane, something it would be less able to do with an equivalent U.S. jet.
UK defense firms heap praise, mostly, on Britain’s up-armament drift
Some industry insiders say they will wait to see the money before they give a standing ovation.
Italy to double missile interceptor production as Ukraine runs out
That will be little relief to Kyiv, as the production boost is projected for next year.
