Tom Kington
Tom Kington is the Italy correspondent for Defense News.
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Italian defense-spending rise may underwhelm new US leader
Rome's defense spending has been increasing at a steady rate but is unlikely to be fast enough for Donald Trump.
Iveco to get a piece of Italy’s massive combat vehicles, tanks program
Iveco said it would be looking to offer its capabilities in “advanced propulsion and drivetrain systems to highly specialized protection technologies.”
Fincantieri tweaks PPA patrol vessel design to carry more missiles
The ships’ new “EVO” variant, which the Italian Navy may order next year, will get some extra combat punch with additional launchers.
Italian Navy tasks Fincantieri to design drone-laden warships
“It means looking at how best to handle storage, maintenance and loading ammunition,” an Italian Navy official said.
Engine maker Renk opens shop in Italy ahead of armor spending frenzy
The move to Italian tank hub La Spezia will put Renk in “a strategically important region,” close to “Italian customers and partners,” said the firm.
Rheinmetall, Leonardo pitch new Italy tank pact as a model for Europe
The companies want to deliver a new infantry fighting vehicle to the Italian army within two years and a new main battle tank within three years.
Leonardo debuts drone-mounted jammer to bamboozle air threats
The BriteStorm, which the firm is showing off at the AUSA convention in Washington, will weigh about 2.5kg and occupy the space of six Coke cans.
Italy’s Avio expands to fill US Army solid rocket motor orders
The company plans to grow its footprint in the United States, starting production for American customers at its Italian site in the meantime.
