Tom Kington
Tom Kington is the Italy correspondent for Defense News.
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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.
Lawmakers exhort Trump: Keep security pact with Australia and UK alive
The Pentagon has announced a review of the AUKUS agreement, raising concerns about U.S. shipbuilding capabilities.
Report unlocks mystery of why Chinese bombers flew near Alaska in 2024
A new report reveals China's joint patrols with Russia near Alaska may have had motives beyond a political message.
Michigan bids to become America’s arsenal of rapid defense innovation
Michigan is making a pitch to be America’s factory floor for the future of warfare.
Navy Adm. Brad Cooper takes over at CENTCOM
Navy Adm. Brad Cooper will take over for U.S. Army Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, who led Operation Rough Rider and Midnight Hammer at U.S. CENTCOM.
Two Chinese military vessels collide in South China Sea
A China Coast Guard vessel accidentally crushed the front of a People’s Liberation Army Navy ship while chasing a Philippine Coast Guard vessel.
Two Chinese military vessels collide in South China Sea
A China Coast Guard vessel and a People’s Liberation Army Navy ship crashed into each other on Aug. 11.
What to know about the Putin-Trump summit in Alaska
Whether the U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska can lead to a deal to produce peace in Ukraine more than 3 1/2 years after Moscow's invasion remains to be seen.
SMD Debrief 2025
Defense News interviewed Lt. Gen. Sean Gainey, following the 2025 Space & Missile Defense Symposium.
SMD Debrief 2025: The latest in U.S. missile defense efforts
Defense News gets updates on America's missile defense efforts from military and industry leaders in the Space and Missile Defense Debrief 2025.
