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.
Austria Takes Delivery of First AW169M LUH Helicopter
The Austrian Ministry of Defense received the first AW169M LUH helicopter from an initial order of 18 units. The handover of the aircraft, built at Leonardos Vergiate facility in Italy, achieved...
Leonardo Delivers Final UH-90A Multirole Helicopter to Italy’s Army
Leonardo handed over the last UH-90A (NATO: NH90 TTH) multirole helicopter ordered by Italy for the countrys Army. The 60th and final aircraft, assembled at Leonardos Venice Tessera facility, was handed...
U.S. Air National Guard Recommends Leonardo’s BriteCloud Decoy for F-16s...
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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
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Israeli Strike Destroys 40 Palestinian Engineering Vehicles Including Some Used in October 7 Attack
In a joint overnight operation, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel Security Agency (ISA) targeted and destroyed around 40 engineering vehicles in the Gaza Strip that were allegedly used by Hamas for terror-related activities, including the October 7, 2023, attack that breached Israel’s southern border
Zelenskyy Cites Former U.S. Secretary’s Statement on Crimea: “Borders Can’t Be Changed by Force”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has cited a 2018 statement from former U
Poland to Invest $2.55B on ‘East Shield’ Border Project with Russia, Belarus
Poland has begun constructing a
China has prohibited South Korea from exporting any defense-related products to the United States if they contain Chinese-origin rare earth minerals, marking a new front in the intensifying trade standoff between Washington and Beijing
China Bans Korea from Exporting Defense Products to U.S. Containing Chinese Rare Earths
China’s AG600 Amphibious Aircraft Receives Type Certificate in Beijing
Korean DAPA Offers Supply Chain Partnership to NATO, EU
Kyrgyzstan Buys 2 South Korean KUH-1 Surion Helicopters Worth $71M
Netherlands to Upgrade Apache/Chinook Helicopters, Acquire Maritime Drones and Armored Vehicles
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...
