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.
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...
Satellites of the Future to be Powered by Water?
Thales Alenia Space has signed an agreement with Italian startup MIPRONS to develop a propulsion system for satellites, using water as a fuel. Based on MIPRONS technology, with the Italian patent...
Leonardo-led Team to Digitally Protect British Bomb Disposal Troops
Leonardo and its team won a contract worth over £40 million to equip British Army personnel with digital protection against remotely-triggered bombs. The technology will be deployed when Army specialists respond...
Leonardo’s Kronos GM MP Radar to Protect skies over NATO Training Range...
The Greek Air Force has chosen Leonardo's Kronos Grand Mobile High Power (GM HP) radar as the integrated air and missile defence system to be used at the NAMFI (NATO...
UK MoD Asks Leonardo to Develop VTOL Aircraft for ASW Ops
The UK Ministry of Defence's Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Future Capability Group (FCG) awarded a four-year contract valued €71 million to Leonardo to deliver the Rotary Wing Uncrewed Air...
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Saudi Arabia to Buy 10 A330neo Planes, Supply $666M worth Titanium to Airbus
Airbus has signed a major two-way agreement with Saudi Arabia that includes the sale of 10 A330neo long-haul aircraft to the kingdom’s national carrier, Saudia, and the purchase of Saudi titanium worth approximately $666 million
Swedish Jets Escort Russian Signals Intelligence Aircraft in First Mission for NATO
Two Swedish Jas 39 Gripen fighter jets have completed their first close-range interception mission under NATO command, escorting a Russian IL-20 Coot signals intelligence aircraft over the Baltic Sea
European Defence Agency Evaluates Drones, Robots Ahead of Military Exercise in Rome
As preparations intensify for a major European defence trial in Rome, the European Defence Agency (EDA) has completed a round of system acceptance tests across the continent to verify the readiness of unmanned aerial and ground platforms
India Signs Agreement with Russia on Critical Minerals Technology
India has formalized two Joint Declarations of Intent with Russian research institutions to advance cooperation in critical minerals technology and sustainable resource development
India Closer to Hypersonic Weapon: DRDO Conducts Second Test of Scramjet Engine
Poland’s First Locally Built AW149 Helicopter Takes Flight
Chad Receives Chinese-made FK-2000 Air Defense Systems from U.A.E.
Senior Russian General Killed In Moscow Suburb Car Blast
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...
