Tom Kington
Tom Kington is the Italy correspondent for Defense News.
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GCAP fighter jet designers push to keep weapons, drone options open
Integrating a variety of collaborative combat aircraft and optimizing munitions costs are key objectives in the UK-Japanase-Italy program.
NATO nations size up an interceptor-drone bazaar where low price is everything
A price point advantage is no longer measured in millions of dollars below the competition, but in mere thousands.
Ukraine could lift arms-exports ban this year as would-be buyers line up
Gulf countries threatened by Iran could be some of the first nations to buy Ukrainian air-defense technology at scale.
Navy looks to expand tech, autonomy for future fleet | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 5.5.26
The commander of the Naval Research Laboratory outlines goals for the fleet at Sea-Air-Space 2026. Plus, global defense spending updates for the year.
Global defense spending hits a new record… again | Defense Dollars
A tally of international defense spending shows continued budget increases around the globe. Plus, the Air Forces orders up more advanced fighters.
Autonomy to rule the seas? Retired admiral provides analysis
The Center for Maritime Strategy’s Jamie Foggo sits down with Defense News’ J.D. Simkins to talk about the increasing role of unmanned platforms in the Navy.
How to Stay Ahead of AI Scammers — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here with advice on how you can avoid sophisticated AI scammers
Navy in space? Naval Research Laboratory commander outlines new tech goals
Capt. Randy Cruz from the Naval Research Laboratory gives an update on areas his office is looking to develop tech - including in space.
Dutch startup Intelic sets up drone marketplace for European militaries
BASE will allow defense ministries to explore systems that are ready to be used in a coalition framework, with interoperability guaranteed, says the firm.
Drone diplomacy wins Ukraine valuable allies, but now it must deliver
The Iran war has confirmed how central drones are to modern warfare and handed Zelenskiy a diplomatic trump card, analysts say.
