Tom Kington
Tom Kington is the Italy correspondent for Defense News.
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Romanian court pauses presidential vote over fears of Russian meddling
Calin Georgescu, a NATO-skeptic, Putin-friendly candidate, was to be on the ballot in Sunday's presidential election.
F-35 Soars Over Italy, First Time Outside the US
The first F-35 flight outside the US took place on Monday at Italy’s Cameri Air Base, where Italy’s Joint Strike Fighters are being assembled.
10 Managers To Lead Unified Finmeccanica in 2016
Italy’s Finmeccanica is to complete its transition to a unified company and will entrust its fortunes to 10 top managers.
Neuron UCAV Conducts 12 Test Flights
The European Neuron UCAV technology demonstrator has undergone 12 test flights in Italy.
Panama Moves To Cancel $200M Finmeccanica Deal
The government of Panama is seeking to cancel a €180 million (US $200.8 million) deal with Italy’s Finmeccanica
Dual Use Drives Italy's New LHD Design
The Italian Navy has a fresh design for its new multifunctional Landing Helicopter Dock ship.
Italian Industry Calls for Gov't Export Help
Italy's defense industry leaders have called on the government to cut red tape on exports, set up a bank to loan cash to international buyers, and beef up government-to-government sales.
Italy Renews Lease on SIGINT Aircraft
ROME — As terrorist attacks and full-scale warfare escalate in North Africa, Italy has renewed its lease of a Lockheed Martin signals intelligence aircraft while a Pentagon-chartered King Air aircraft has begun surveillance flights over the region from Italy
Greek Crisis Poses Military, Political Fallout
ROME — As politicians and finance ministers work to keep crisis-hit Greece within the Euro-zone, analysts have warned of far-reaching consequences for security in the Mediterranean if the country is cut loose.
New Amphib Ship Planned for Italian Navy
ROME — Italian state shipyard Fincantieri and Italian defense group Finmeccanica have signed a €1.1 billion (US $1.2 billion) contract to construct a new amphibious ship, or LHD, for the Italian Navy
