Tom Kington
Tom Kington is the Italy correspondent for Defense News.
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Italy eyes Musk’s Starlink for secret government communications
Handing control of Italy’s military satellite communications to the U.S. tech tycoon has prompted sharp criticism in Italy from opposition politicians.
Interview: Fincantieri CEO on unifying Europe’s splintered naval industry
Giuseppe Bono gave Defense News an exclusive interview, revealing Fincantieri's grand plans.
French shipbuilder to move in on German rival’s territory in Italian sub buy
Naval Group plans make an informal pitch to Italy, seeking to persuade the country to switch to its Scorpene attack submarine from the U212A boat, a source close to the project has told Defense News.
Company chiefs head to Paris for Franco-Italian naval merger talks
The CEOs of shipyards Fincantieri and Naval Group are edging toward a merger.
Italy, France naval integration faces election hitch
The hitch is that the three Italian ministers present at a meeting Thursday to discuss the planned naval business integration may be out of a job on March 4, when Italy holds a general election. Then what?
Leonardo promises double-digit profits, end to helicopter glitch
Italian defense group Leonardo has promised double-digit profitability within five years, thanks to 6 percent annual growth in new orders and 5-6 percent revenue growth.
Italy receives first F-35B assembled outside the US
Italy has received the first F-35B fighter jet to be assembled outside the U.S., which is destined to fly with the Italian Navy.
Italy’s second Gulfstream early warning aircraft takes flight
The Italian Air Force has started operational flights using one of two Gulfstream G550 conformal airborne early warning aircraft purchased from Israel.
Leonardo to head EU research program on unmanned naval systems
The first research project to be carried out by the European Union’s new defense fund will cover unmanned naval systems and be led by Italy’s Leonardo, the firm said Friday.
Court acquits ex-Leonardo execs in helicopter bribery case
The ruling is the latest chapter in a lengthy case punctuated by conflicting verdicts that damaged the company’s global standing.
