Italy's Prime Minister Matteo Renzi speaks as he leads a news conference at Chigi palace in Rome March 12, 2014. REUTERS/Remo Casilli
ROME (Reuters) - Italy's review of its military needs and possible cuts to its order for 90 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets will be decided by the end of the year, Defence Minister Roberta Pinotti said on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, who announced 10 billion euros (8.4 billion pounds) in income-tax cuts last week, said on Sunday the radar-evading fighter planes order would be "revised" as he seeks to reduce public spending.
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