Tom Kington
Tom Kington is the Italy correspondent for Defense News.
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Italy’s sudden defense-spending uptick lacks details, economist finds
NATO is satisfied with Rome's proclaimed budget boost in line with alliance targets, despite questions over the internal mathematics.
Now Owned by Chinese Company, Yacht-Builder Pitches Italian Navy on Patrol Vessels
In a first for Italy, a historic local luxury yacht builder that has been bought by a Chinese state company is seeking orders from the Italian Navy for fast patrol vessels.
Anticipated Kuwaiti Deal for 28 Eurofighters Delayed
A contract for 28 Eurofighter aircraft that was expected to be signed Sunday by Kuwait has been put off for “procedural” reasons, an Italian Ministry of Defence source said.
Joint Command Experience Called Vital for Top UK Defense Job
Joint command experience is now essential to become chief of UK Defence Staff.
New Look Finmeccanica Mulls Fate of Brand Names
Italy’s Finmeccanica made its first air show appearance this month as a unified company, featuring the line-up of divisions that have replaced its traditional, individually named and semi-autonomous units.
Italian MoD Source: Kuwait To Sign Deal for 28 Eurofighters
Kuwait is expected to sign a deal to buy 28 Eurofighter aircraft on Sunday, Jan. 31,
NATO's Global Hawks Due in Sicily by Year's End
NATO is due to have all five of its Global Hawks delivered by year end to a Sicilian air base
Italian Army Chief Urges Long-Term Procurement Funding
The head of the cash-strapped Italian Army has demanded more long-term procurement funding rather than Italy’s usual haphazard budgeting
Maintenance, Wages To Claim Chunk of Italian Budget Boost
More than €500 million Italy promised to spend on security after the Paris attacks will support Army maintenance and programs
Italy Adds 7th Ship to Its Deal for Multimission Vessels
The Italian Navy has added a seventh ship to its contract for multimission vessels from Italian industry.
