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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Russia Upgrades Iran-Origin Shahed Drones for Stealthier, Deadlier Attacks on Ukraine
Russia has sharply escalated its drone campaign against Ukraine using upgraded Iranian-designed Shahed drones, now domestically produced and rebranded as Geran-1 and Geran-2
U.S. Oks Sale of M109 Howitzer Overhaul, Air Defense Sustainment worth $330M to Ukraine
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Russian Official Claims U.S. Imitating ‘Cope Cage’ Tank Defenses in Abrams Upgrades
A senior Russian defense executive has claimed that U
ASELSAN Unveils New Targeting System, Tactical Data Links for UAVs at IDEF 2025
ASELSAN has launched its latest air dominance technologies—ASELFLIR 600 and the T-LINK family of tactical data links—at the IDEF 2025 defense exhibition in İstanbul
Czech Republic Orders Saab’s Mobile Air Defence System worth $189M
Indonesia–France Scorpene Submarine Deal Comes Into Force
U.S. Navy Moves Closer to Submarine-Launched Drone Ops Using REMUS 620
Poland Secures $4B U.S. Loan for F-35s, Patriot Missiles Under Defense Push...
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
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...