Tom Kington
Tom Kington is the Italy correspondent for Defense News.
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Italy taps state-owned firms to build two naval destroyers in $4.2 billion deal
Italy has signed to buy two new naval destroyers that will mark a quantum leap in capabilities for the Italian navy, the ships’ builders have promised.
US Army, Kaizen Laboratories to establish common software platform for classified material
The U.S. Army recently awarded $43 million to Kaizen Laboratories to create application software for highly sensitive military material.
Lockheed Martin unveils PAC-3 Edge interceptor designed to counter hypersonic threats
Lockheed Martin said PAC-3 Edge incorporates a new seeker, upgraded flight controls and a multi-pulse rocket motor supplied by Northrop Grumman.
Pentagon, Raytheon sign $6.3B deal to replenish US missile interceptor supply
The contract "supports urgent replenishment of missile defense inventory that has been successfully used in combat," Raytheon said.
US Army activates new multi-domain task force to ‘deny, disrupt’ enemies in Indo-Pacific
The new 4th Multi-Domain Task Force includes four battalions and is planned to grow to 2,100 soldiers.
US Army Corps of Engineers failed to explain drop in environmental mitigation work: Watchdog
A chart published by GAO shows a sharp decline in the agency's decisions to make mitigation plans for wildlife and habitat protection from 2022 to 2025.
US to livestream Army execution of Fort Hood shooter
The U.S. will livestream the Army’s upcoming firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, in a 2009 shooting spree.
Official poster depicts the US Army’s newest threat: The Iranian soldier
The U.S. Army recently published a quick-recognition guide to help soldiers identify members of the Iranian army.
AI driven space-based intelligence as a path to space sovereignty
As conflicts erupt around the world, governments and ministries of defense recognize an immediate need for fast, reliable space-based intelligence.
Estonia’s KrattWorks crafting Shahed-like dummy drone for target practice
The Estonian company, which has announced a Shahed-like target drone, will show its products at this year's AUSA conference in Washington.
