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.
Portuguese Armed Forces to Buy 5 Leonardo AW119Kx Helicopters
The Portuguese Ministry of Defence (MoD) has selected Leonardos AW119Kx as its new multirole single engine helicopter to meet its future operational requirements. The Portuguese Air Force is set to take...
Leonardo, Thales Demo Anti-MANPAD Warning and Protection System
Leonardo and Thales today demonstrated their missile warning and protection system as part of the SALT (Surface-to-Air Launch Trial) hosted by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) in Sweden in...
Leonardo Offers Italian Air Force Eurofighter Jets to Bulgaria
Italy and Leonardo submitted their offer to the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence on October in response to the recent Request for Proposal (RFP) for the acquisition of eight fighter aircraft...
Boeing-Saab Beat Lockheed-KAI to Win $9.2B USAF Next-Generation Training Jet Contract
A Boeing-Saab partnership has won $9.2 billion contract for the United States Air Force Advanced Pilot Training aircraft and ground-based training systems beating Lockheed-KAI consortium and Leonardo DRS
Taiwan Planning New Helicopter Base to Repel ‘Surprise’ China Attack
The Taiwan Army is to build a helicopter base for Apache, Bell Super Cobra Helicopters in Taitung County and Taichung for rapid response in case of a surprise attack by...
China’s ‘Quantum’ Radar Can Detect Stealth Targets
A Chinese research institute has announced the development of a ‘quantum radar, which might eventually be able to detect stealth aircraft from great distances. Developed by the Nanjing Research Institute...
USAF Selects Leonardo-Boeing MH-139 to Replace UH-1N “Huey” Helicopters
The United States Air Force (USAF) selected the MH-139, based on the Leonardo AW139 and offered by Boeing as prime contractor, to replace its fleet of UH-1N “Huey” helicopters in...
Leonardo and S African Paramount Group to Cooperate on Weaponized M-345 Jet...
Leonardo and South African Paramount Group signed a letter of intent (LOI) today to develop a weaponized version of the M-345 trainer jet for the African market. Leonardo and the Paramount...
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Elbit Systems Secures $335M to Supply PULS Rocket Launchers, Hermes 900 Drones to European Nation
Israeli firm Elbit Systems has secured contracts worth approximately $335 million to supply PULS rocket launchers and Hermes 900 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) with payloads to a European country
South Korea's New Air Defense Radar Approved for Combat Use
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced today that its newly developed long-range air defense radar has been approved for combat use
Turkish KAAN Fighter to have Six Prototypes by 2026
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ), the manufacturer of the KAAN fighter jet plans to accelerate flight testing by assembling six prototypes by 2025 before the entry into service by 2028
Royal Netherlands Navy's New Supply Ship Begins Sea Trials
The Royal Netherlands Navy's Combat Support Ship (CSS), the future Zr
Biden Approves Ukraine's ATACMS Missiles against Targets in Russia; Will lead to WW III Says Kremlin
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Russia Relies on U.S., European, and Chinese Components for Gerbera Drones
France, U.K. Authorize Ukraine to Strike Russian Territory Using SCALP Missiles
Germany Receives First H145M Light Combat Helicopter from Airbus
Brazil’s Embraer, PT Dirgantara Indonesia to Boost Commercial Aviation
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...