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AerospaceLeonardo BoD approved 9m2025 results
Orders €18,2 bn (+23,4%); Giuseppe Aurilio appointed new CFO - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened today under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the 2025 first nine months results. The highlights are: • Order Backlog came... more
DefenseDefense: Rheinmetall (2) doubles investments in Lithuania and Romania
Laying of the first stone for a munitions factory, and a 500‑million mega-project for propellant powder production
Strategic shift on the NATO Eastern axis: crucial days for the European defense industry more
DefenseLeonardo and Rheinmetall: first contract to supply armoured vehicles for the Italian Army
The delivery of the first vehicle is expected by the end of 2025
The temporary grouping of companies Leonardo and Rheinmentall, as part of the Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles Joint Venture (50% Leonardo and 50% Rheinmetall AG), was awarded the first supply contract... more
AerospaceSentinel-1D Earth observation satellite launched
The family is now complete
The Copernicus Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite, built by prime contractor Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), was successfully launched by Arianespace... more
Civil aviationa4ESSOR and OCCAR sign new procurement contract
To advance development of interoperable tactical communications
Six Nations involved and their respective industry leaders (Finland–Bittium, France– Thales, Germany–Rohde & Schwarz, Italy–Leonardo, Poland–Radmor, Spain–Indra) more
AerospaceItalian Minister Urso (Mimit) met the president of the French space agency
Several key topics at the center of the meeting
The strategic cooperation between Italy and France ahead of the ESA (European Space Agency) ministerial in Bremen (26-27 November 2025), and the coordination to define the agency’s priorities and resources, t... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space: Sentinel-1D ready for launch in November
It is Copernicus environmental monitoring satellite
On November 4 at 6:03 PM local time in Kourou (10:03 PM CET), the Sentinel-1D satellite will lift off from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana aboard an Ariane 6 rocket operated by Arianespace. Built by... more
AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports 9m 2025 results
507 commercial aircraft delivered
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2025.The highlights:507 commercial aircraft deliveredRevenues € 47.4 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 4.1 billionEBIT (reported) € 3... more
AerospaceLeonardo (2) announces the completion of process for placement of shares in AVIO
The company holds about 19% of the share capital of the other industry
Following what was previously announced yesterday (see for details AVIONEWS), Leonardo SpA has successfully completed the sale of approximately c. 2.6 million shares in Avio SpA equivalent to c. 9.4%... more
AerospaceLeonardo launches operation to sell 9,4% of AVIO shares
In the context of industry's capital increase
Leonardo announces the launch of an accelerated bookbuilding process addressed to institutional investors of about 2.6 million shares in Avio SpA (“Avio”), equivalent to around 9.4% of its share capital. The majo... more
AerospaceConfindustria on Leonardo-Thales-Airbus agreement: "strategic to strengthen the role of Europe and Italy"
The comment by the delegate for aerospace Giorgio Marsiaj following the signing of the MoU
"The agreement between Leonardo, Thales and Airbus represents a step of enormous strategic value for strengthening Europe’s position in space and for Italy, which will be able to assume a leading role i... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: disclosure on Purchase of Treasury Shares
For a total consideration of € 25,013,193.26 - ATTACHMENT
As part of the share buyback program authorized by the Shareholders’ Ordinary Meeting held on May 26, 2025 (with the start of the program announced on October 17, 2025, see for details AVIONEWS), Leonardo h... more
AerospaceAvio pushes US expansion with 400 mln: Leonardo's withdrawal redefines the Italian Space sector
The ten-year plan financed by the mega capital increase focuses on solid‑propellant engines and a key role in the United States
The first partner (28,75%) withdraws from the launchers, concentrating on satellites with Airbus and Thales more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space strengthens Spanish space industry leadership
Through its participation in SpainSat NG II satellite
The company involved in different areas of the project more
AerospaceAirbus, Leonardo and Thales sign MoU to create a leading European player in space
New company could be operational in 2027, subject to approvals and closing conditions
Airbus, Leonardo and Thales have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at combining their respective space activities into a new company (see for details AVIONEWS).By joining forces the three... more
Finance and economySpace, Leonardo rallies at Piazza Affari: European satellite summit in sight with Thales and Airbus
The Group's stock gains over 3% driven by rumors about the "Bromo" agreement for a jv of €10 bn
The merger of space activities would create a colossus with governance 35-32,5-32,5% and Italian potential more
DefenseEurodrone: France abandons European armed fighter aircraft project: what happens now?
Paris withdraws from the Male Rpas € 7 bn program: why, implications, reactions, future prospects
The future of European industrial cooperation hangs in the balance... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: start of the share buyback programme
Following the resolution adopted by the shareholders’ meeting held on 26 May 2025 and in the terms already disclosed
Leonardo also announces today, pursuant to Article 144-bis paragraph 3 of the Issuers’ Regulation, the starting in the next days of the share buyback programme, following the resolution adopted by the S... more
IndustryLeonardo DRS: contract to develop advanced VIPKs for US Army
To support the growing need for easy-to-access, on-demand electrical power in the field
Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced yesterday it has been awarded a contract by the US Army to develop prototype Vehicle Integrated Power Kits (VIPKs) to support the growing need for easy-to-access, on-demand... more
HelicoptersLeonardo and Boeing partner for US Army training helicopter
A program by the Armed Force as "Flight School Next"
Boeing and Leonardo are collaborating to pursue the US Army’s Flight School Next contractor-owned, contractor-operated (COCO) service contract. The partnership combines Boeing’s operational experience with... more
HelicoptersBoeing awarded contract from USAF for eight additional MH-139A helicopters
This new order raises the total number to 34 units
In a deal worth more than $173 million, the US Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract to produce eight more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters and provide training and sustainment support services.Following... more
Finance and economyLeonardo: renegotiated the ESG-linked credit line
High oversubscription, confirming market appreciation for the industry
For €1.8 billion and it has a duration of 5 years more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space inaugurates state-of-the-art Space Smart Factory
President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, at the ceremony
This achievement was made possible by significant funding from the Italian Space Agency through PNRR (Italy’s recovery and resilience plan) funds, as well as substantial investments from Thales and Leonardo more
AerospaceE-DSA² inaugurates NNO-3, the fourth Deep Space Antenna by Esa
Part of the Estrack global network, it will serve a new ground station in Australia
The European Deep Space Antenna Alliance (E-DSA²) formed by Thales Alenia Space, Schwartz Hautmont and mtex antenna technology, celebrated the inauguration of the European Space Agency’s NNO-3 deep sp... more
HelicoptersLeonardo inaugurates the strategic hub for helicopter maintenance in Brindisi, Southern Italy
The new service station inside the Apulian plant
An investment of over 4000 square meters will serve a government fleet of about 150 aircraft, strengthening local capabilities more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space and ESA sign contract for SAGA mission
To demonstrate Europe’s first Quantum Key Distribution governmental service
The project is supported by multiple space agencies more
AerospaceTelespazio: signed LoI for the future use of the Orbital Transfer Vehicle to Lunar Orbit
To exploiting the capabilities of Communication and Navigation Services of a programme
Telespazio, a joint-venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), and ispace, inc., a global lunar exploration company, have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to initiate a technical and commercial collaboration... more
DefenseLeonardo signs in-service contract extension for the Kuwait Air Force Eurofighter aircraft fleet
To deliver integrated Logistics Support and Training until December 2029
The Ministry of Defence of Kuwait has decided to exercise an in-service support extension option for the Kuwait Air Force’s Eurofighter aircraft fleet programme for which Leonardo acts as prime contractor. U... more
DefenseThe Spanish Air Force will fly Turkish: billion-euro deal for 45 Hürjet aircraft
Madrid approves a major modernization plan (€ 3,68 mld) that includes 168 between planes and helicopters
The training of its future pilots assigned to TAI/Airbus, in a measure that redefines the industrial and military dynamics of the Nato more
Civil aviationSuperJet International at the crossroads: the company's future in the hands of three European bids
Hopes rekindled after the State Property Office's refusal of the six-million Euro bridge loan
The fate of SuperJet International, the company responsible for the marketing, after-sales support and services, as well as the training, design and development of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft and... more
IndustryGCAP, stealth multirole fighter: the G2E consortium formed
The industry partners united for the sensing and communictions for next generation fighter
The defence electronics industry champions representing Japan, the UK and Italy have formed a consortium, readying the partners to embark on the design and development phase of the integrated sensing and... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space leads 5G direct-to-device demonstration
On behalf of the French space agency CNES, together with Capgemini and Thales
Capgemini, a global reference in business and technology transformation, Thales, a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defense, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors, and Thales Alenia Space,... more
Civil aviationSukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft: safety alert
Manufacturing defects in 14 units produced in 2016? Yakovlev orders urgent inspections
Russian civil aviation is on alert after potential structural defects were identified in 14 Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) airliners manufactured in 2016. The news, reported exclusively by the Russian daily... more
AerospaceLeonardo: towards the Digital Twin of Italian soil
Using airborne laser surveys and aerogravimetric data
Leonardo, through e-GEOS, a company owned by the Italian Space Agency (20%) and Telespazio (80%), will support the Department for Sustainable Development (DiSS) of the Italian Ministry of the Environment... more
DefenseLeonardo (2) to acquire Iveco Defence
Enterprise value of the transaction at EUR 1.7 billion
Leonardo has signed an agreement to acquire Iveco Defence, a division of the Iveco Group, for a total enterprise value of EUR 1.7 billion. The transaction will be financed through available cash resources.... more
AerospaceLeonardo: BoD approved the 1H2025 results
Order Backlog came to € 45 billion - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened today under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved 2025 first half results.The highlights are: • Order Backlog came to € 45 b... more
AerospaceMicroCarb (2). Mission to monitor and map atmospheric carbon dioxide launched
TAS responsible for the assembly, integration and testing of the satellite platform, and launch preparations
The scientific mission MicroCarb, led by the French space Agency CNES, was successfully launched from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. MicroCarb is a joint mission between the UK Space Agency an... more
AerospaceTAS-ASI: signed contract to develop the first human outpost on the lunar surface
To perform the preliminary design phase, including development of technologies
Thales Alenia Space (TAS), a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has signed a contract with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to perform the preliminary design phase, including development... more
AerospaceGovSat orders a defence telecommunications satellite from Thales Alenia Space
TAS will be responsible for its design, manufacturing, testing, and delivery
GovSat, a public-private joint-venture between the Luxembourg Government and a world satellite operator SES, together with Thales Alenia Space, a joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%),... more
DefenseThe advanced technologies byre Leonardo applied to the naval units of the Navy
An example of this is the exercise "ASD/FS25": a team success for Italy and its NATO partners
The At Sea Demonstration / Formidable Shield 25 (ASD/FS25, from May 3 to 23) exercise took place in the North Sea. This major joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) activity is held every two... more
IndustryItalian Question on jv SuperJet International, SSJ-100 aircraft and workers' situation
What urgent initiatives should be taken to allow the Tessera site to continue to be productive
Presented by senator Andrea Martella (Pd) more
IndustryAir Traffic Management in Ukraine: Leonardo, Enav and UkSatse sign agreement
Return to the restoration of Ukrainian system management capabilities, severely compromised by the conflict
The occasion for the signing was today's Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine. As a first step, five primary route radar units and associated technologies will be donated to the country more
AerospaceLeonardo acquires Axiomatics of Sweden
A further step contributing to Europe's digital autonomy
Leonardo has taken another step in strengthening its position in the field of cybersecurity, enriching its portfolio of innovative proprietary products by taking over the Swedish company Axiomatics AB.... more
DefenseGCAP Program: Italy-Japan-UK virtual meeting
Three points confirmed; announcement on JV launch last June
On July 7, 2025, the Italian Minister of Defence Guido Crosetto, his Japanese counterpart Nakatani Gen, and the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Defence John Healey took part in a videoconference m... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space on Quantum communications by satellite
A new experimental phase launched
SpeQtral and Thales Alenia Space (TAS), the joint-company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), today announced the signing of a new collaboration agreement, extending their strategic partnership... more
AerospaceMTG-S1 satellite launched of the Meteosat program
Enhanced monitoring of air quality and greenhouse gas concentrations - VIDEO
The MTG-S1 meteorological observation satellite was successfully launched yesterday from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Built by OHB System AG, MTG-S1 carries Europe’s first hyperspectral infrared sounding i... more
Finance and economyLeonardo strengthens its cyber solution portfolio at international level
Towards the development of a “Made in Europe” Zero Trust ecosystem
Share of Finnish company SSH Communications Security Corporation to be acquired by the industry, valued at 20 million EUR more
Civil aviationBaykar completes acquisition of Piaggio Aerospace's business complexes
The Turkish industry has pledged to maintain current employment levels at the Villanova d’Albenga and Genoa sites
The transfer of the business complexes of Piaggio Aero Industries and Piaggio Aviation – the two companies under extraordinary administration operating under the Piaggio Aerospace brand – to the Turkish aer... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space to develop SOLiS
Laser communications demonstrator
Thales Alenia Space (Tas), the joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), has been selected by the French space agency CNES, as part of the space component of the France 2030 program launched... more
AerospaceTAS: Sirius mission study for monitoring urban heat islands from space
By the European Space Agency ESA
The European Space Agency (ESA) has awarded a contract to Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), to perform the mission consolidation study of the SIRIUS mission... more