Tom Kington
Tom Kington is the Italy correspondent for Defense News.
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Italy opposes EU defense-spending scheme, checking bloc’s momentum
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is now against exemptions for defense spending in debt regulation that her government has previously appealed.
Libya, where US and Russia joust, could test Trump-Putin vibes
Libya has just had a training visit from a B-52 bomber as U.S. generals try to tempt local leaders to eject Russian forces.
Leonardo predicts massive revenue leap to $32.5 billion by 2029
The Italian defense firm's projection is driven by new joint ventures, organic growth and huge rises in defense spending in Europe.
Turkish-Italian venture adds new force to Europe’s drone market
Italy has been a loyal purchaser of U.S. Predator and Reaper drones, so a purchase of Baykar platforms would mark a change in direction for Rome.
Trump associate floats idea of transatlantic warplane program
In an interview with Defense News, Paolo Zampolli said he had been discussing the idea of the U.S. entering the tri-nation Global Combat Air Programme.
Fincantieri, Edge nab $500M-plus maintenance deal for UAE Navy fleet
The deal reflects the move by Italian firms, including Fincantieri and Leonardo, to enter into long-term partnerships with Gulf firms.
Leonardo exec floats Eurofighter as stepstone for Saudi GCAP entrance
Saudi Arabia could gain the industrial know-how it needs for the GCAP fighter program by creating assembly lines for NH90 helicopters and Eurofighters.
On eve of visit, Europe braces for new defense demands from team Trump
The U.S. president’s insistence that Europe is underpaying for U.S. protection is likely to come up during meetings across Europe next week.
