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.
Leonardo Presents Lionfish, its New Family of Small-caliber Naval Turrets
Leonardo introduced Lionfish, its new family of small-calibre remotely controlled turrets The new line consists of four models, which feature advanced technologies including Ultralight, Inner Reloading and Top of 12.7...
Leonardo AW159 Wildcat Crew Control UAV from Cockpit
Leonardo announced today the crew of AW159 Wildcat helicopter controlled an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) from the cockpit. The helicopter-UAV teaming took place on September 12 in the UK
Leonardo, RAF Demo Massive Electronic Attack Using Drone Swarms
Leonardo and the Royal Air Forces Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) have conducted a live trial of a massive electronic attack using a drone swarm. During the demo, a number of small,...
Israel’s “Skylord” Drone Interception System Being Tested by US Forces
The Israeli Ministry of Defense's R&D unit, together with the Israeli company XTEND and the Anti-Terrorism Body of the US Department of Defense (CTTSO), have launched an operational pilot that...
Italy Swaps Leonardo Helicopters For Israeli Missiles, Simulators
Israel and Italy concluded a reciprocal procurement agreement under which the Israeli Ministry of Defence (MoD) will acquire 12 training helicopters and Italy will receive Rafael Systems “Spike” missiles and...
Austria to buy 18 AW169M Helos for €300M
Austrian Defence Minister Klaudia Tanner announced plans to order 18 AW169M helicopters for €300 million. The new rotorcraft will replace Austrias fleet of five decades-old Alouette III helicopters
GA-ASI MQ-9B Gets Leonardo SAGE 750 for Electronic Support Measure Capability
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) has integrated the Leonardo SAGE 750 Electronic Support Measure (ESM) system onto the MQ-9B SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS)
British Typhoon Jets To Get New AESA Radar, Counter-Drone Tech
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems and Leonardo £317 million to develop a next generation radar for Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon jets. “Today we announce the investment...
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In a First, Australian Army Fires Sidewinder Air-to-Air Missile from NASAMS Surface-to-Air Launcher
The Australian Army has become the first in the world to fire an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile from a high-mobility launcher integrated with the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS), during a
Poland Arms FA-50 Jets with AIM-9L Missiles, Orders Rosomak Medical Evacuation Vehicles
Poland’s Ministry of National Defence has signed two new military contracts, equipping its FA-50 light combat aircraft with AIM-9L air-to-air missiles and ordering twelve Medical Evacuation Vehicles based on the KTO Rosomak armored chassis
Baykar’s Akinci Drone Fires AI-enabled Mini Cruise Missile
Baykar has advanced its missile testing campaign with a live-fire trial of the KEMANKEŞ 1, an AI-powered mini cruise missile launched from the Bayraktar AKINCI unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV)
Large Jet-Powered Ekranoplan Spotted in China, Reviving Cold War-Era Technology
A large, jet-powered ekranoplan has recently been spotted in China, drawing comparisons to the Soviet Union’s Cold War-era ground-effect vehicles and signaling a possible new chapter in China’s maritime military development
Lithuania’s Airvolve to Deliver 10 VTOL Aircraft to Finland, Sweden
India Commissions New Russian-Built Project 11356 Frigate ‘Tamal’
U.S. Approves $510M Sale of JDAM Guidance Kits to Israel
Turkey to Prioritize 10-Ton Multi-Role Helicopter over ATAK-2 Combat Chopper
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...
