Tom Kington
Tom Kington is the Italy correspondent for Defense News.
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Italian Navy plots race of two local machines: an F-35B against a Ferrari
The Italian Navy wants to find out if one of its F-35B fighter jets can outrace a Ferrari SF90 on the ground.
Finmeccanica CEO Continues Leadership Overhaul
The shedding of senior management at Italy’s Finmeccanica proceeds apace,
Russian Aggression Drives Increase in European Defense Spending
Over two decades after the end of the Cold War, Vladimir Putin’s expansionist policies in Crimea and Ukraine have pushed European leaders to once again increase their spending on military programs, claims the report, which was funded by the European
F-35 Transatlantic Flight Featured All-Italian Support
The Italian F-35A that became the first to cross the Atlantic teamed with an Italian Eurofighter flying as its chase aircraft
Now Owned by Chinese Company, Yacht-Builder Pitches Italian Navy on Patrol Vessels
In a first for Italy, a historic local luxury yacht builder that has been bought by a Chinese state company is seeking orders from the Italian Navy for fast patrol vessels.
Anticipated Kuwaiti Deal for 28 Eurofighters Delayed
A contract for 28 Eurofighter aircraft that was expected to be signed Sunday by Kuwait has been put off for “procedural” reasons, an Italian Ministry of Defence source said.
Joint Command Experience Called Vital for Top UK Defense Job
Joint command experience is now essential to become chief of UK Defence Staff.
New Look Finmeccanica Mulls Fate of Brand Names
Italy’s Finmeccanica made its first air show appearance this month as a unified company, featuring the line-up of divisions that have replaced its traditional, individually named and semi-autonomous units.
Italian MoD Source: Kuwait To Sign Deal for 28 Eurofighters
Kuwait is expected to sign a deal to buy 28 Eurofighter aircraft on Sunday, Jan. 31,
NATO's Global Hawks Due in Sicily by Year's End
NATO is due to have all five of its Global Hawks delivered by year end to a Sicilian air base
