Tom Kington
Tom Kington is the Italy correspondent for Defense News.
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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.
Italy Urges France To Discuss 'Naval Airbus'
There are calls for closer cooperation between Italian and French shipyards that could lead toward what is being described in Italy as a “naval Airbus."
Italian Parliament Weighs New Tanks, Helicopters
The Italian army is a step closer to acquiring new tanks and assault helicopters after plans for the purchases were submitted for parliamentary approval.
Italy Deals With Opposing Sides in Libya to Protect Its Forces
Italy is doing business with Libyan military commander Gen. Khalifa Haftar, despite backing his militia foes.
Jail Time Requested for Leonardo-Finmeccanica CEO Over Train Crash
Italian prosecutors have asked for a 16-year jail sentence for Mauro Moretti, the head of Italy’s Leonardo-Finmeccanica, following a deadly train crash during his time as head of Italy’s railways.
Italian Navy's Taranto Base Hit by Second Kickback Scandal
An elaborate police surveillance operation led to the arrest on Sept. 14 of Giovanni Di Guardo, an official at the base involved in logistics contracting.
Italy Eyes Financial Incentives To Kickstart EU Army
Italy is lobbying France and Germany to back a plan for European tax breaks and financing for joint European defense procurement and development programs.
Former Italian General Calls for European Army After Brexit Vote
One of the founding fathers of Europe’s long held plan for a unified army has said the UK exit from the EU is the perfect time to realize the ambition.
Algeria to Beef Up Defense with Leonardo Helicopter Deal
The Algerian defense ministry announced on Aug 11 that it had signed an MOU with Leonardo for the production of helicopters at Ain Arnat in the Setif province of the country.
Italy Reportedly Sends Special Forces to Libya
A few dozen Italian special forces soldiers are currently taking part in operations to flush ISIS fighters out of the Libyan city of Sirte, media reports on Thursday claimed.
Taiwan Advanced Jet Trainer Nears Bidding Process
The election of a new Taiwanese president has thrown a wrench into a 2014 aviation manufacturing deal.
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