Tom Kington
Tom Kington is the Italy correspondent for Defense News.
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Users of the F-35 huddle in Italy to tout joint maintenance plans
Italy hopes that pooling maintenance will encourage users to send jets to its fledgeling F-35 maintenance hub at Cameri air base in the country's north.
How a $10 billion veterans bill became a $78 billion debate
What changed between the 2023 and 2025 versions of the Richard Star Act to increase the projected cost so dramatically?
4 US soldiers killed in Iran war return to American soil
Four U.S. service members returned to American soil in flag-draped caskets on Wednesday after being killed in Iranian attacks in the Middle East.
Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat makes Farnborough Airshow debut
Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat recently became the first collaborative combat aircraft to participate in a multinational, joint operational exercise.
Pentagon identifies third American soldier killed in Iranian attack in Jordan
Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, is believed to be the third active-duty soldier killed in action in an Iranian attack in Jordan, the DoD said.
Cost of Iran war rises to $37.5 billion, Pentagon requests $67.1 billion more
The Iran war has cost the DoD $37.5 billion to date, Hegseth told senators Tuesday, as he requested $67.1 billion more in emergency funding.
Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey suffers engine fire during Air Force training exercise
The tiltrotor aircraft caught fire Sunday while taking off from an airport in Mesa, Arizona, during a joint exercise.
Iran warns Bulgaria against aiding US military operations
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman warned Bulgaria on Tuesday against allowing the U.S. to use its territory for military operations against Iran.
Boeing on track for 2028 Air Force One delivery, costs rise
Boeing remains on track to deliver two new Air Force One jets in 2028, but meeting that target will require additional spending.
Space Force swears in first batch of part-time workers
In a first, the U.S. Space Force transferred 18 space-experienced Air Force reservists to become part-time guardians.
