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 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...
Indonesia to buy Leonardo’s RAT 31 Air Defence Radar
Leonardo has signed a contract with Indonesian company PT Len Industri (Persero) to provide a RAT 31 DL/M radar system for the Indonesian Air Force (IAF). The IAF will operate the...
Falco Xplorer, Leonardo’s Competitor to US Grey Eagle Drone makes First Flight...
Leonardos new Falco Xplorer multi-senor strategic surveillance drone, considered a competitor to the General Atomics Grey Eagle drone, undertook its maiden flight in Italy. Not subject to International Traffic in Arms...
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European Countries Announce $4 Billion Arms Support for Ukraine
Member countries of the Ramstein-format Ukraine Defense Contact Group (R-FUDCG) today announced $4 billion in support, including $1
Iranian Pilots Recount Deception Operation in the Bombing of a U.S. Base in Kuwait
Iranian Air Force (IAF) personnel recounted an operation in early March that caused widespread destruction to a U
Korean Hanwha’s Chunmoo Missiles to be Launched from Thales’ X-Fire Launchers
Hanwha Aerospace of Korea has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with French firm, Thales to make its Chunmoo guided missiles compatible with Thales’ X-Fire launcher platforms
Russian Helicopters to Supply Iran with 12 Mi-171 Helicopters
Russian Helicopters has signed documents today for supply of 21 civilian helicopters Mi-171 for the Iranian Red Crescent Society, the company said
No MiG-29 Jets to Ukraine Until Kyiv Transfers Drone Tech to Poland
Poland has suspended the transfer of nine MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine due to an unresolved issue regarding the receipt of Ukrainian drone technology
Diehl Defence to Acquire Explosive Ordnance Disposal Firm, EST Energetics
Russian Burevestnik Nuclear-powered Cruise Missile Could Release Radioactive Material During Flight
French DGA to Add Collaborative Combat, ISR Mission Capability to A400M Aircraft...
Indian Navy to Commission Stealt Frigate, Anti-submarine Craft, Hydrographic Survey Vessel
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
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