Tom Kington
Tom Kington is the Italy correspondent for Defense News.
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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.
Space Force’s first next-gen missile warning launch pushed to 2026
GAO has long warned the program’s first launch would be delayed at least a year. Those projections could prove true, but perhaps for more nuanced reasons.
Sierra Space launches defense-focused business
Over the last two years, Sierra Space has been awarded $1.5 billion in defense contracts for satellites and components.
Two House lawmakers launch Golden Dome caucus
Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colo., announced the initiative Tuesday, noting that the group will partner closely with the Senate's Golden Dome Caucus.
For Air Force weather experts, the cloud is the future – rain or shine
The organization, which provides operational weather tools to the military and intelligence agencies, expects to fully transition to the cloud next year.
Take a peek at the “Black Shadow” diver propulsion system for SOF operators
Getting SOF operators to an objective underwater requires specialized tech. Germany-based Rotinor says the “Black Shadow” can do the job.
Get hands-on with gas-gun sniper rifles for SOCOM
Geissele, known for drop-in precision triggers, has moved into building precision rifles for the SOCOM community. Check out models at SOF Week 2025.
Can you put a suppressor on a 30mm cannon? One company says yes.
Radical Defense showcases .50 caliber and 30mm suppressors at SOF Week 2025, designed to make make shooting safer for operators.
How do you quiet a minigun pouring out 3,000 rounds per minute? Put a huge suppressor on it.
Dillon Aero unveils a 3D-printed suppressor designed to reduce both sound and muzzle blast on the six-barreled, 3,000 rounds per minute minigun.
Check out the Gungnir, a variable caliber bullpup rifle design
Named for the mythical god Odin’s spear, the Gungnir is a novel bullpup rifle design that can fire rounds as big as .50 caliber. Check it out at SOF Week 2025.
