Leonardo (Earlier Finmeccanica)
Leonardo realises multi-domain technological capabilities in Aerospace, Defence & Security, the company has a significant industrial presence in Italy, the UK, Poland, and the US.
Britain Tests its First High-Energy Laser Weapon
The UK Ministry of Defences test fired the countrys first high-powered, long-range laser directed energy weapon (LDEW) called DragonFire. The test was conducted by the MODs Defence Science and Technology Laboratory...
AW169 Helicopter Receives Skid and Advanced SAR Mode Certifications
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German Navy Fields Vulcano 127 Guided Ammunition for F125 Frigate
The German Navy will start fielding Vulcano 127mm guided munitions for their F125 frigates. According to Italian and German governments requirements, the companies Diehl Defence and Leonardo developed and qualified the...
Italian Police Orders 20 Leonardo AW119Kx Helicopters with New Mission Capabilities
Leonardo has inked a contract for the supply of 20 AW119Kx single engine helicopters for the Italian Military Polices (Carabinieri) Air Service. The aircraft will be assembled at Leonardos Vergiate facility...
Australia Awards Leonardo $70 Million to Upgrade C-27J Spartan Avionics
Australias C-27J Spartan Light Tactical Fixed Wing fleet will receive an avionics upgrade under a $70 million contract signed with Leonardo. Operated by No
Leonardo’s AW609 Tiltrotor Aircraft Makes First Flight
Leonardo has announced the first flight of AW609, the worlds first tiltrotor aircraft for commercial and public services. This aircraft introduces capabilities under a dedicated ‘powered lift category civil certification now...
Leonardo's AW609 Tiltrotor to Seek U.S. Civil Certification under New 'Powered Lift...
Leonardo's AW609 multirole tiltrotor production aircraft completed its maiden flight on October 13 signaling the introduction of tiltrotor aircraft to civilian use.This is the second tiltrotor aircraft project in the...
Eurodrone to be Armed with MHT Air-to-Ground Missiles, GBU-49 Bombs
Europes first non-segregated unmanned aerial system (UAS), the Eurodrone, will be armed with MBDA-developed Missile Haut de Trame (MHT) air-to-ground missiles as well as GBU-49 bombs. MBDA proposed its MHT/MLP (Missile...
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Iran, Pakistan Explore Joint Weapons Production
Iran has expressed interest in collaborating with Pakistan on the
Ukrainian drones targeted the Russian city of Smolensk on the night of January 21, causing fires, power outages, and temporary water supply disruptions
Ukrainian Drones Strike Aviation Plant in Russia's Smolensk
Sanctioned from Using Russian Oil & Gas, Serbian Military Procures Firewood for Heating
Facing American sanctions from using Russian oil and gas, the Serbian Ministry of Defense (MoD) have resorted to using firewood to keep its bases warm during the harsh winter months
German Forces Order Infrared Binoculars, 500+ Logistics Vehicles
The German Bundeswehr has selected Safran to supply portable infrared binoculars and awarded Rheinmetall a contract for over 500 logistics vehicles
Turkey’s Bayraktar TB3 Drone Hits Bullseye with MAM-T Ammunition
Bayraktar TB3 drone has conducted a firing test using Roketsan’s MAM-T ammunition, achieving centimeter-level precision as two projectiles struck the same point on the target
New Russian FPV Drone Injures Five in Kharkiv
Korea to Sell 20 K9 howitzers to Vietnam: Reports
Poland Deploys Bayraktar TB2 Drones to Turkey as Part of NATO Mission
Germany Approves Leonardo-Rheinmetall JV to Manufacture Combat Vehicles in Italy
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U