Tom Kington
Tom Kington is the Italy correspondent for Defense News.
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Italy Eyes Financial Incentives To Kickstart EU Army
Italy is lobbying France and Germany to back a plan for European tax breaks and financing for joint European defense procurement and development programs.
Marine Corps F-35C notches first overseas combat strike
Marine F-35C pilots hit Houthi positions being used to target military and civilian vessels in the Red Sea area.
As the VA secretary departs, focus remains on outreach, trust
VA care and benefits have seen signifcant growth in recent years, a trend that the outgoing secretary hopes will continue.
Advocates fear dismantling of DOD’s extremism prevention, DEI programs
Trump’s choice for defense secretary said DEI programs eroded the military's values and described anti-extremism policies as a "purge."
A-10 leaving South Korea
Air Force A-10 will no longer bare teeth overseas with Korea exit
US arms stockpiles strained by Ukraine, Israel support: INDOPACOM boss
Adm. Samuel Paparo cautioned military aid for the countries could hamper America's ability to respond to China should a conflict arise in the Indo-Pacific.
Opinion
Why the military’s approach to its suicide epidemic is failing
In this opinion piece, the chairman of Boulder Crest Foundation argues that current military suicide prevention efforts are falling short.
VA acknowledges significant errors in budget shortfall predictions
Department leaders had warned of funding gaps of up to $18 billion but now believe those estimates were too high.
Army sergeant drowns while snorkeling on Hawaii vacation
Sgt. Joelle Pamplona drowned while snorkeling in rough surf with two friends who survived.
Ukraine fires missiles into Russia
Ukraine fires US-made longer-range missiles into Russia for first time
