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.
The Pentagon’s ‘Replicator’ drone bonanza faces an uncertain future
At stake is the military's ability to adjust to the future of war and compete with China, its main rival.
Kendall floats F-35 successor, casts 2050 vision for Air Force
The Air Force and Space Force "need to go through a transformation" by 2050, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said on the eve of his departure.
Can the Pentagon’s China stance last under Trump? | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 1.11.25
During the Biden administration, the Pentagon shifted the way it views - and opposes - China and its influence. Will that posture change under President Trump?
What should I do next after paying off my debts? — Money Minute
Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union is here to explain what steps you should take once you have finished paying off your debts.
Seven Medals of Honor and expanded PACT Act guidelines
President Biden awarded a raft of Korean War troops and one hero from the Vietnam War with the nation’s highest military award at the White House race
Military sees significant spike in mental health diagnoses
A new report outlines a worrying rise in mental health issues among troops over a five-year period. Get a look at the trends in the latest study.
Inside the Pentagon’s years-long move to counter China
The dawn of the Biden administration came with a huge shift in the Pentagon’s approach to blunting China’s influence. Get a look inside the comprehensive policy
How do Marine drill instructors learn to scream loud enough to train new troops?
Go inside the Marine Drill Instructor School, where troops learn to become the men and women who led their intimidating introduction to the force.
Italy eyes Musk’s Starlink for secret government communications
Handing control of Italy’s military satellite communications to the U.S. tech tycoon has prompted sharp criticism in Italy from opposition politicians.
