Tom Kington
Tom Kington is the Italy correspondent for Defense News.
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Outgoing Leonardo boss touts ‘Michelangelo Dome,’ cyber tack as key achievements
Asked what he plans to do next, Cingolani said, “I am getting on my motorbike and will travel around Europe for a while.”
US appeals court upholds Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic
A federal appeals court upheld the Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic from military contracts, handing a victory to President Trump and the Pentagon.
Thales in ‘quite advanced’ talks with NATO countries on AI-powered command software
French firm Thales is “quite advanced” in discussions with a number of NATO countries about using its artificial intelligence-powered C2 system.
Report: CIA warned Europe of Russian drone attack from vessels in the Mediterranean
The CIA reportedly warned European nations of a suspected Russian plot to launch explosive drones from aboard commercial vessels in the Mediterranean.
Europe’s push to reduce US reliance is reshaping the defense space market
Spooked by U.S. restrictions on satellite data access during recent crises, European countries are scrambling to catch up on sovereign capabilities.
Looking into the future of the Air Force | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.22.26
At a major annual conference outside Washington, D.C., the Air and Space Forces contemplate how to fight and defend in a world of drones and AI weapons.
Pulling duty in the heat? Product lets you put ice on your back, then drink it
Meet the IcePlate — a container of ice that fits in your body armor plate carrier and promises to cool you for hours… before you drink the contents.
The Truth About Timing the Housing Market | Money Minute
Are you ready to buy a home? Run through this checklist before diving too deep into listings.
Boeing nets $552 million for new uncrewed refueling aircraft | Defense Dollars
The Navy taps the arms maker for a novel approach to aerial refueling, and a startup offers a drone with long-range strike capability.
New Space Force uniforms and a cooling system you can drink | AFA Highlights
The Space Force shows off new mess dress uniform designs, and a company offers a novel solution for booth cooling and staying hydrated.
