Tom Kington
Tom Kington is the Italy correspondent for Defense News.
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Italy gets Lynx fighting vehicle for testing ahead of first contract
The Rheinmetall loan from Hungary comes ahead of a massive Italian purchase of combat vehicles and tanks from the German company.
Taking sides: Italian defense industry rep attacks Franco-German fighter deal
There are murmurings that Italy will seek closer ties with the U.K. as a consequence of a Franco-German fighter deal.
Italian row with France unsettles naval industry cooperation
Analysts fear fallout for defense industry collaboration between the countries.
Italian Navy, industry jointly fund warship tour in military training and marketing scheme
An Italian FREMM frigate has set off to tour five Middle Eastern nations, marking the latest in a series of Italian Navy promotional tours funded by the firms that build its warships.
An ocean apart: Few naval vendors manage to pierce US and European protectionism
When it comes to shipbuilding, the two trans-Atlantic allies mostly keep to themselves.
Italian government praise for F-35 shows early doubts waning
One key official offers high praise for the aircraft, following earlier indications that the populist government had soured on the procurement plan.
Italian firm Leonardo merges 3 divisions, names Brit to head them
The shakeup is the latest stage in the consolidation of Leonardo’s activities, which formerly existed as separate companies.
Facing uncertain future, Piaggio Aerospace gets new management
The company’s prospects are gloomy, after its former owner Mubadala, the UAE investment fund, cancelled its planned drone order, just as Italy began dragging its heels over its own order.
Italy F-35s reach initial operating capability
Italian Air Force F-35s have reached initial operating capability, the country’s Air Force chief says.
Italy’s Piaggio Aerospace requests receivership amid lagging drone deal
The company cites "prolonged uncertainty and present market conditions" as reasons to be put under special administration.
