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's M-346FA Combat Aircraft Selects RAFAEL Electro-Optical Pods
Israeli RAFAEL will supply Litening-5 and RecceLite systems to equip Leonardo's M-346FA light combat aircraft. This is the first integration of 5th generation EO pods to Leonardo's M-346FA platform...
Leonardo to Supply Mode 5 IFF Sets to Japanese Land Forces
Leonardo has signed a contract with the Japan Radio Company to provide Mode 5-capable Identification Friend/Foe (IFF) equipment for four platforms operated by the Japan Ground Self Defence Forces (JGSDF). Leonardo...
Leonardo Helmets Bridge Social Distance for Pilots
Leonardo has modified helmets and oxygen masks to keep pilots safe from getting infected from COVID-19 infection. “As the situation surrounding Covid-19 evolves, Leonardo Helicopters (UK) has found unique ways to...
Leonardo to Supply Communications, Cockpit Panels for Spanish Pilatus PC-21 Trainers
Leonardo will supply airborne communications systems, cockpit control panels and associated electronics for installation on-board PC-21 single-engine turboprop trainers for the Spanish Air Force (Ejércitodel Aire). The aircraft were ordered by...
Leonardo Acquires Swiss Helicopter Maker, Kopter For $185M
Leonardo announced today the acquisition of Switzerland- based Kopter Group AG, the manufacturer of SH09, a new single engine helicopter. The purchase price, on a cash and debt free basis, consists...
African Nation Receives King Air 350ERs Configured for Maritime Patrol
Leonardo has delivered two King Air 350ER Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) to the Navy of an unspecified African nation. "Leonardo has revealed that two King Air 350ERs, equipped as Maritime Patrol...
Leonardo Delivers First 2 C-27J Transport to Kenya Air Force
Leonardo delivered the first two C-27J military transport aircraft at a ceremony in Nairobi on Thursday. The handover ceremony was presided over by the Kenyan President, Leonardo posted on its Twitter...
Leonardo to Buy Swiss Helicopter Maker Kopter Group AG
Leonardo has signed a contract with Lynwood (Schweiz) AG of Switzerland to acquire 100% of Kopter Group AG (Kopter) maker of SH09, a single engine helicopter “This move allows Leonardo to...
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Ukraine Tests Long-Range FPV Drones with Fiber Optic Control
Ukraine has conducted tests of long-range first-person-view (FPV) drones equipped with fiber optic control, the state defense technology cluster Brave1
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Russian Forces Deploy Homemade Chemical Munitions on Drones
U.S. Army Orders Oshkosh PLS A2 Trucks Worth $95M
Oshkosh Defense has received a $95 million order from U
Portuguese Air Force Joins KC-390 Surveillance Upgrade Studies with Embraer, Brazil
The Portuguese Air Force (PRT AF) has announced its participation in joint studies with Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) to explore modifications for the KC-390 Millennium tactical airlifter to support Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions
Sweden Acquires Four C-390 Millennium Aircraft from Embraer
Sweden has formally committed to acquiring four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer
U.S. Sanctions Houthi-Linked Financial Network Over Russian Arms, Stolen Ukrainian Grain
Colombia Confirms Gripen Jet Purchase
Russian TU-22M3 Bomber Crashes Near the Russian Far East, One Pilot Killed...
French DGA, Airbus Unveils All-new NH90 Caiman Standard 2 Helicopter
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...
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...