Tom Kington
Tom Kington is the Italy correspondent for Defense News.
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Italy’s Avio shortlists three US states for new rocket motor factory
“We are weighing the incentive packages offered by the individual states,” retired U.S. Navy Vice Adm. James Syring, CEO of Avio USA, told Defense News.
European navies try to keep up in cat-and-mouse game of seabed warfare
The sheer number of undersea cables and pipelines crisscrossing the oceans makes it easy for attackers to cover their tracks, according to experts.
US Coast Guard keeps its C-27Js grounded
The U.S. Coast Guard is keeping its C-27J aircraft grounded as it checks on cracks found in the fuselage of its 14 aircraft, the service said.
Leonardo, KNDS forge European industry alliance for next-gen tanks
The team-up will kickstart Italy’s involvement in the Main Ground Combat System and secure the country a spot at the table for Leopard 2 A8 upgrades.
Ukraine’s long shadow: Four factors shaping European defense in 2024
There is a sense of urgency in the face of Russia’s assault on Ukraine and the fallout for the continent.
Italy blocks Safran’s purchase of firm involved in making Eurofighters
Sources told Defense News the sale was halted due to the state of conflict around the world.
Industry group rejects EU blame in missed ammo target for Ukraine
Companies need more time and must honor existing export commitments first, a European lobbying group for defense contractors has claimed.
Euro leaders blame industry for failure to meet Ukraine ammo promise
The goal was to deliver 1 million shells in 12 months.
Fincantieri, Leonardo team up on underwater drone effort
The need to protect undersea infrastructure has become more keenly felt since the Nord Stream gas pipeline attack in the Baltic Sea last year.
Italy readies quick sale of patrol ships to Indonesia amid China fears
Shipbuilder Fincantieri has several PPA vessels in the pipeline that Jakarta could receive soon, an Italian junior defense minister said.
