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.
Italian Navy Acquires Two FREMM EVO Frigates for €1.5B
Italy's Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN) has signed a €1.5 billion contract with European Organisation for Joint Armament Production (OCCAR) agency to build two next-generation FREMM EVO frigates for the Italian...
Leonardo Unveils M-346 Enhancement Program at Farnborough Air Show
Leonardo has announced a capability enhancement program for its M-346 integrated training system at the Farnborough International Air Show. This initiative aims to upgrade the aircraft's avionics, navigation, mission equipment, and...
New Stealthy Combat Aircraft Concept Unveiled at FIA-24 by U.K., Italy, and...
At the Farnborough International Airshow (FIA-24), the U.K
Leonardo, Rheinmetall in JV for Italian Tank, Lynx Infantry Vehicle
Leonardo and Rheinmetall have signed an MoU to form a 50:50 joint venture for developing and commercializing new land defense systems, including a Main Battle Tank and the Lynx Platform...
Leonardo's AW609 Tiltrotor Completes First Ship Trial
Leonardos AW609 tiltrotor aircraft recently completed its first ship trial with support from the Italian Navy. From April 3-12, the AW609 AC4 aircraft, fully representative of the final production configuration, conducted...
Leonardo Debuts All-new AW-249 Military Helicopter at Eurosatory 2024
Leonardo has unveiled the AW-249, the Italian Army's new combat helicopter, at the Eurosatory 2024 exhibition in Paris. The AW-249, the first and only all-new Western combat helicopter design, incorporates digitization,...
NH Industries Launches NH90 Helicopter Upgrade Program
NH Industries (NHI) and the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) have signed a contract to develop and qualify the NH90 Block 1 upgrade, enhancing the NH90 combat helicopter for Belgium,...
Leonardo-KNDS Negotiations on Italy’s Main Battle Tank Hit Roadblock
Leonardo has announced the interruption of negotiations with the French firm, KNDS to define a common configuration for the Italian Armys Main Battle Tank program. A Leonardo press release said, “despite...
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Finland to Lobby against European Chemicals Agency's Proposal to Restrict Lead Bullets Use
The Finnish government, led by Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen, is
South Korea and Peru begun a new level of cooperation in the defense industry through the joint development of ships, submarines besides manufacture of KF-21 jet parts and armored vehicles
South Korea, Peru Sign Multiple MoU in Submarines, KF-21 Jet Parts and Armored Vehicles
DRDO Tests India’s First Long Range Hypersonic Missile
dia’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the country’s first long-range hypersonic missile from its launch side off the coast of Odisha late on November 16
AeroVironment Unveils Software Enhancements for Puma UAS to Strengthen GPS-Denied Operations
AeroVironment (AV) has announced Project GOLD, a software update for its Puma 3 AE and Puma LE uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS)
Indonesia Conducts Keel Laying for Second Merah Putih Frigate
PT PAL Indonesia, in collaboration with the Indonesian Ministry of Defense (Kemhan), has conducted the keel laying for the second Merah Putih (Red White) Frigate
Elbit Systems Secures $335M to Supply PULS Rocket Launchers, Hermes 900 Drones...
South Korea's New Air Defense Radar Approved for Combat Use
Turkish KAAN Fighter to have Six Prototypes by 2026
Royal Netherlands Navy's New Supply Ship Begins Sea Trials
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...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...