Tom Kington

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US Navy nixes Constellation frigate program after two ships half-built

Continuing work on the first two ships, plus indemnities agreed with the U.S. government, would be worth $3 billion, sources in Italy said.

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When will the war in Ukraine end? Experts offer their predictions.

First were the helmets, then the Leopard tanks. The evolving approach of sending aid to Ukraine fits a conflict as fluid as it is unpredictable.

3 years ago

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.

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