Tom Kington
Tom Kington is the Italy correspondent for Defense News.
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Hands full at home, Iran is seen slowing cyber attacks on UK
The CEO of Leonardo UK said online bot activity promoting the independence of Scotland from the UK reduced as Iranian authorities were crushing protests.
Japan joins the global craze to field interceptor drones
The interceptor drone systems are expected to be installed by 2027 near radar sites, bases, vessels and other critical locations, the agency stated.
Air Force selects General Atomics, Anduril for production contracts on drone wingmen
The Air Force moves ahead with two companies for airframes and six more for software development of collaborative combat aircraft.
A first look at the Global War on Terrorism Memorial design
The Global War on Terrorism Memorial unveils its design: reclaimed combat steel, marble boot prints and reflecting pools honoring service and sacrifice.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces review of US force posture in Europe at G7 summit
Defense secretary says NATO has been a 'paper tiger' and 'one-way street' in dealing with the U.S., vows a shift in months to come.
Hegseth talks 'NATO 3.0' and global force posture after G7 summit
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. would review troop levels across Europe and the Middle East following the gathering of world leaders.
Poland weighs joining X-BAT autonomous vertical-takeoff fighter program
The announcement comes as the Polish government is mulling plans to acquire up to 32 new fighter jets.
Underwater special forces gear and long-range JDAMs | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 6.16.26
Defense News Weekly gets a look an emerging underwater gear for special forces operators, and Boeing advances standoff munitions. Plus, defense finance updates.
Renault teams up with Thales to boost France’s drone production
The carmaker will build Thales’ Toutatis remotely operated loitering munitions at one of its factories, with estimated production of 1,000 units a month.
As Europe rearms, ‘wingman’ aircraft take center stage
European and U.S. defense forces are rapidly developing their own AI-powered drones to complement their fighter jets and carry extra battlefield tech.
