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Albania opens remodeled Soviet-era air base as hub for NATO jets
Italian Eurofighters and U.S. F-16s and F-35s flew in for the inauguration of the base at Kucova, 50 miles south of the capital Tirana.
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Italy tees up $5 billion-plus program to build 1,000 combat vehicles
Officials in Rome envision a pan-European industry push for the army's Dardo vehicle replacement, prompting companies to jockey for position early.
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RTX threatens legal action against Italy over Microtecnica sale
Microtecnica is an Italian company that makes components for the Eurofighter jet built by Italy, Germany, the U.K. and Spain.
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Fincantieri taps welding robots to build US Navy frigates faster
The technology could help the shipbuilder achieve a pace of two Constellation-class frigates per year, according to Fincantieri CEO Pierroberto Folgiero.
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European navies try to keep up in cat-and-mouse game of seabed warfare
The sheer number of undersea cables and pipelines crisscrossing the oceans makes it easy for attackers to cover their tracks, according to experts.
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US Coast Guard keeps its C-27Js grounded
The U.S. Coast Guard is keeping its C-27J aircraft grounded as it checks on cracks found in the fuselage of its 14 aircraft, the service said.
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Leonardo, KNDS forge European industry alliance for next-gen tanks
The team-up will kickstart Italy’s involvement in the Main Ground Combat System and secure the country a spot at the table for Leopard 2 A8 upgrades.
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Ukraine’s long shadow: Four factors shaping European defense in 2024
There is a sense of urgency in the face of Russia’s assault on Ukraine and the fallout for the continent.
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Italy blocks Safran’s purchase of firm involved in making Eurofighters
Sources told Defense News the sale was halted due to the state of conflict around the world.
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Industry group rejects EU blame in missed ammo target for Ukraine
Companies need more time and must honor existing export commitments first, a European lobbying group for defense contractors has claimed.
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