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-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...
Leonardo Inaugurates Factory in Poland for AW149 Helicopter Production
PZL-Świdnik, a subsidiary of Leonardo, has launched the production line for the AW149 helicopters designated for the Polish Armed Forces on June 4. Initially, AW149 production took place in Vergiate,...
Safran Receives Certification for AW189K Helicopter’s Aneto-1K Engine from China...
Safran Helicopter Engines has received certification of its Aneto-1K engine by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). This development opens avenues for the introduction of the Leonardo AW189K helicopter into...
Fincantieri Buys Leonardo's Submarine Business for €415M
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri announced on Thursday the acquisition of Leonardo's Underwater Armament Systems (UAS) for an enterprise value of €415 million. The
Leonardo, New Zealand Industry Sign MoU to Offer AW159 Helicopter to NZ...
Leonardo has presented its AW159 Wildcat helicopter as a potential solution for the New Zealand Defense Force's (NZDF) Maritime Helicopter Replacement (MHR) program. As part of this proposal, Leonardo intends to...
North Macedonia Signs Contract to Buy Leonardo AW149, AW169M Helicopters
North Macedonia has finalized a contract valued at almost €250 million with Leonardo Helicopters to supply four AW149 and AW169M helicopters each. The agreement was signed by Defense Minister Slavjanka Petrovska...
Leonardo Completes Delivery of 18 NH90 Helicopters Ordered by Qatar Air Force
Leonardo has completed the delivery of 18 NH90 helicopters out of 28 ordered by the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) since 2018. In 2014, Qatar allocated $2
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China Reveals JL-9 Carrier Trainer Jet with Wingtip Split Rudders
An upgraded version of China's JL-9 carrier trainer jet features newly added wingtip split rudders which obviates the need for a tail parachute and could be applied to future stealth aircraft
Indian MoD Approves $7.2B Deal with HAL for 156 Light Combat Helicopters
India's Ministry of Defence has finalized a contract worth INR 62,700 crore ($7
Russia to Increase Su-34, Su-35, and Su-57 Aircraft Production This Year
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) will increase the production of Su-34, Su-35, and Su-57 aircraft for the needs of the military this year, said Vadim Badekha, CEO of the UAC
Lethal Humvee SUV with Air-to-Air Missiles, EW Systems Being Built in Ukraine
Ukraine has developed a mobile air defense system based on the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV or the ‘Humvee’) SUV, integrating air-to-air missiles and electronic warfare (EW) systems
Future Battle Tanks to Feature Unmanned Capability, Stronger Firepower & Armor: Russian Tank Maker UVZ
Russian tank manufacturer Uralvagonzavod (UVZ) predicts that future tanks will be modular, manned or unmanned, and equipped with more powerful weapons and improved protection to counter evolving battlefield threats
First Dutch Mine Countermeasures Vessel of Netherlands-Belgium Program Enters Testing Phase
Netherlands Pledges €500M for Ukraine Drone Project
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Airbus to Build Key Systems for ExoMars Lander for Europe’s Mars Mission...
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...