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DefenseLeonardo completes the acquisition of Iveco Group's Defence Business
Value of the transaction at EUR 1.7 billion
Leonardo completes the acquisition of Iveco Group’s Defence Business (IDV and ASTRA brands) for a price of €1.6 billion in line with the agreed Enterprise Value disclosed of €1.7 billion minus agreed contr... more
AerospaceLeonardo's BoD (2): 2026-2030 industrial plan update
Presentation today in Rome at 11:00am CET - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo’s Board of Directors, under the chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, yesterday unanimously approved (see AVIONEWS) the update to the Industrial Plan for the 2026-2030 period. Today Leonardo is... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: BoD approves FY2025 results and 2026 guidance
Confirming the preliminary ones announced in February - ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors of Leonardo (BoD), convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the full year 2025 results, confirming the preliminary results... more
DefenseLeonardo: UK MoD announces contract for 23 AW-149 helicopters
For a £1 billion worth
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced a £1 billion contract award for new medium helicopters (NMH). Under the programme, Leonardo will build and deliver 23 latest generation AW-149s from Yeovil,... more
AerospaceLeonardo BoD: 2025 preliminary results reviewed
Update on the Industrial Plan will be presented on March 12 - ATTACHMENT
The Board of Directors (BoD) of Leonardo reviewed yesterday the preliminary results for the year ended December 2025The highlights: Results above 2025 guidance • New Orders increased to € 23.8 billion (+15%... more
Civil aviationLeonardo and Indra Group: agreement to work together in the cyber defence field signed
Today in Rome by Roberto Cingolani CEO and General Manager, and by CEO José Vicente de los Mozos
Indra Group and Leonardo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reinforce their cooperation in cyber defence, with the aim of jointly identifying and expanding their international reach within... more
DefenseLeonardo: four C-27J MPA aircraft to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s MoD
The global presence of its multi-mission tactical transport airplane is set to grow
The global presence of the Leonardo C-27J Spartan multi-mission tactical transport aircraft, with more than 290,000 flight hours worldwide, is set to grow with a new addition to the number of leading operators... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and helicopters. "Singapore Airshow" from February 3 to 8, 2026
Many industries as exhibitors and flying and static displays - VIDEO
"Singapore Airshow" (February 3-8) is one of the world’s most influential international aerospace and defence exhibitions, providing a platform for stakeholders to forge strategic alliances and collaborate to... more
DefenseFirst four new infantry fighting vehicles delivered by LRMV joint-venture
Italian Army’s A2CS programme kicks off
Today, at the Italian Army Multifuncional Experimentation Center (CePoliSpe) in Montelibretti (Roma), the Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles (LRMV) Joint-Venture delivered to the Armed Forces the first... more
DefenseLeonardo to develop and deliver the first four Italian NG radars
For long range ballistic defence
A major step forward in the development and implementation of the Michelangelo Dome advanced integrated defence system, officially unveiled three weeks ago more
Civil aviationLeonardo and KNDS agree on joint product development
LoI signed by Florian Hohenwarter and Roberto Cingolani
KNDS Deutschland (KNDS) and the Italian defense company Leonardo will together develop a mobile artillery system. A corresponding Letter of Intent (LOI) was signed in Amsterdam, the headquarters of KNDS,... more
Civil aviationLeonardo. Michelangelo Security Dome marks first achievement with successful air defence test in Italy
Less than ten days after the official launch of the advanced system
Less than ten days after the official launch of Leonardo’s Michelangelo Security Dome, the advanced integrated defence system, the company provides further evidence of its excellence in the field of R... more
DefenseLeonardo: multi-year contract providing the IAF with logistics support for C-27J aircraft
And the simulation system of the Italian Air Force
Leonardo and the Italian National Armaments Directorate have signed a multi-year contract to provide Logistics Support for the Italian Air Force’s fleet of C-27J "Spartan" tactical transport aircraft a... more
Civil aviationLeonardo: Cingolani (CEO and GM) unveiled"Michelangelo-The Security Dome", advanced integrated defence system
Designed to counter emerging threats in an increasingly complex global landscape
Leonardo unveiled yesterday “Michelangelo Dome” at the Officine Farneto in Rome, introducing a new, advanced integrated defence system designed to counter emerging threats in an increasingly complex glo... more
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
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
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
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
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
DefenseLeonardo's CEO: "Saying we are co-responsible for genocide is an unacceptable exaggeration"
Cingolani explains the current relations with Israel and with the companies DRS and Rada
Roberto Cingolani, CEO of Leonardo SpA -a company active in the aerospace, defense, and security sectors-responded in an interview with "Corriere della Sera" to accusations of complicity in the Gaza genocide... 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
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
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
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
DefenseNew contract Fincantieri: Italian Navy orders two new multipurpose combat ships
The vessels will replace those earmarked for Indonesia; value of the contract about EUR 700 m
Fincantieri strengthens its strategic role in the Italian Navy's fleet renewal program with a new contract for the construction of two PPA- Multipurpose Combat Ships, set to replace the vessels previously... more
ConferencesParis-Le Bourget (11): cooperation agreement between Leonardo and Avioane Craiova
Important step forward in strengthening the industrial collaboration between the two companies
At the "Paris Air Show" (June 16-22), Leonardo and Avioane Craiova announced the signing of a "Technological and Industrial Cooperation Agreement", marking a significant step forward in strengthening industrial... more
DefenseThe M-345 aircraft enters service with the Italian Air Force
The new trainer replaces the MB-339 and strengthens Italy's leadership in top gun training
Today, June 12, 2025, marks a pivotal moment for the Italian Air Force with the official introduction of the M-345 (designated T-345A by the Armed Force) into the training fleet for military pilots. Entering... more
AerospaceGiorgio Zappa, former CEO of Finmeccanica, has passed away
He was 80 years old; funeral tomorrow morning in Rome
Giorgio Zappa, born in Casatenovo, near Lecco (Lombardy Region), on February 5, 1945, passed away yesterday, June 11, 2025, at the age of 80.Graduated in law from the "La Sapienza" University of Rome,... more
ConferencesGCAP: Leonardo establishes itself as the beating heart of the fighter jet of the future
This is emphasized by Director General Zoff: Italian leadership in the sixth-generation aircraft program
In a context of growing international collaboration for the air defense of the future, Leonardo positions itself as a key player and undisputed leader of the Italian industry within the Global Combat Air... more
AerospaceLeonardo's shareholder meeting approves 2024 financial statements
Main economical results at end of December
The Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting of Leonardo SpA was held yesterday in Rome. It should be noted that, in line with the provisions of Art. 106 of Law Decree No. 18 of 17 March 2020, as converted, with... more
DefenseAircraft. Tokyo aims for a new military trainer, and previews the T-X concept
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Leonardo in the race for the T-4 successor?
Japan looks to the future for its military trainer fleet, with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) positioning itself as a key player in the development of a next-generation aircraft. The goal is not only... more
DefenseUSA. Department of State approves potential sale of helicopters to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Model AW-119Kx and related equipment for an estimated cost of 100 million dollars
The US Department of State has given its approval for a potential Foreign Military Sale to Bosnia and Herzegovina, which includes AW-119Kx helicopters and related equipment, with an estimated value of... more
AerospaceGiuseppe Giordo is the new chairman and CEO of Radia in Italy
He boasts over three decades of experience in the aerospace and defense sector
Giuseppe Giordo is the new Chairman and CEO of Radia's Italian operations, the company developing the WindRunner cargo aircraft. This strategic appointment marks a significant step in the company's expansion... more
DefenseRoyal Navy: Leonardo to maintain Merlin helicopters for another two years
Approximately $210 million for the service of 54 AW-101s, pending the implementation of the Imos
The Royal Navy has renewed its support contract for its fleet of 54 AW-101 Merlin choppers, awarding Leonardo Helicopters an extension of up to two years. The deal, worth more than £165 million (approximately... more
DefenseItaly and Japan: open dialogues for the maritime surveillance in the Mediterranean
After the GCAP, it’s possible an exchange operation of Italian M-346 aircraft with Japanese Kawasaki P-1 airplanes in Rome
Italy, for strengthen its capabilities to counter the submarine threat in the Mediterranean Sea, are seriously thinking the acquisition of the maritime patrol aircraft Kawasaki P-1 made in Japan. An eventuality... more
DefenseSpy alert in the skies of Lake Maggiore
Repeated overflights of a drone aircraft, probably Russian, over the EU research centre in Ispra
A drone aircraft of suspected Russian manufacture repeatedly flew over the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Ispra, on Lake Maggiore, causing concern and alarm among security authorities.... more
DefenseLeonardo and Baykar: partnership for unmanned technologies
A MoU signed to establish a jv for Unmanned Aerial Systems
The sites in Italy involved in the activities developed by the joint-venture will be four: Ronchi dei Legionari (Gorizia, Friuli Venezia Giulia Region), Turin (Piedmont Region) and Rome-Tiburtina, and Nerviano (Milan, Lombardy Region) more
AerospaceBoD of Leonardo approved the preliminary results 2024
Update on the Industrial Plan will be presented on March 11
The Board of Directors of Leonardo reviewed yesterday the preliminary results for the year ended December 2024.Results above or in line with 2024 GuidanceNew Orders increased to €20.9 billion (+12.2% c... more
AerospaceLeonardo signs MoU in Saudi Arabia to expand collaboration
In the aerospace and defence sector
In the framework of bilateral meetings between Italy and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia held yesterday, the Ministry of Investment (MISA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the General Authority for Military... more
DefenseJv Rheinmetall-Leonardo receives German Antitrust approval
The nascent Lrmv, 50/50 jointly owned, will develop new vehicles for the Italian Army
Yesterday, Monday 20 January, the German Federal Antitrust Authority (Bundeskartellamt) approved a joint-venture between Rheinmetall Ag, a German company from Düsseldorf, and the Italian Leonardo SpA.... more
DefenseItaly to acquire Rheinmetal's Skynex Air Defense Systems
One already on order for € 73 million, plus three options for a further € 204 million
Rheinmetall announced in a press release: The Italian Army has decided to introduce Skynex air defense systems; the order for the supply of a first system with a total value of 73 million Euros has already... more
DefenseLeonardo denies of the alleged supply of guns to the Myanmar Navy
Rumors on direct and indirect sales "absolutely unfounded"
We receive today and we publish: "Leonardo categorically denies any rumors of the alleged supply of OTO Melara 76/62 guns to the Myanmar Navy. Such rumors, reported by some media sources including 'Il... more
DefenseGcap: to deliver next generation combat aircraft
The industry partners reach landmark agreement
BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy), and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co Ltd (JAIEC), have reached an agreement to form a new company under a business joint-venture for the Global Combat Air Programme... more
Civil aviationLeonardo's protection system chosen for Government's new vip Airbus aircraft
The complete system warns and tracks incoming infrared missiles
Leonardo’s platform protection system has been chosen to protect an Airbus A-330 designated for VIP transport by a government customer. The system will be installed by Jet Aviation during VIP completion o... more
AerospaceLeonardo Board of Directors approves 9M 2024 results
Statements by CEO and General Manager Roberto Cingolani
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the 2024 first nine months results.“The economic-financial performance o... more
DefenseNew frontier in Italian Defense: "Sciamano Drone Carrier" ship under development
The project will be presented at the "Sea Drone Tech Summit 2024"
The Italian Navy is developing an innovative drone carrier ship called "Sciamano Drone Carrier", specifically designed to launch and recover both fixed-wing and rotary-wing UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles).... more