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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
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
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
Fair and showsLeonardo: signed M-346F aircraft LoI for Indonesian Air Force
During the "Singapore Airshow" - PHOTO
The model has also been chosen by the Italian Air Force as the future airplane for the “Frecce Tricolori”, Italy’s national aerobatic team 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
IndustryLeonardo is looking to the future of advanced military pilot
With the international FITS4TOP project, co-funded by the EU
In recent days, a demonstration of the project's capabilities was conducted at industry's production site in Venegono Superiore (Varese, Italy), involving an M-346 aircraft in flight together with its associated ground-based training systems, to validate the technology demonstrator more
IndustryLeonardo signs contract for 12 M-346F Block 20 aircraft for Austria
The delivery of the first airplane in 2028; two agreements in 2022 and 2023 for helicopters
Leonardo has signed a contract with the Italian Directorate of Aeronautical Armaments and Airworthiness for the supply of 12 M-346 multirole aircraft to the Austrian Air Force (Luftstreitkräfte), responding... 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
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
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
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
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
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
AerospaceAvio's stock market plunges as it awaits a decision on its capital increase
A possible 300 million Euro increase. But Leonardo might not participate
Shares of the Italian aerospace company Avio are plummeting on the stock market. Trading began yesterday afternoon following rumors of a possible capital increase of as much as 300 million Euro. However,... 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
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
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
IndustryGcap: jv launched to develop new generation combat aircraft
The industrial partners of the programme have an equal part
Marco Zoff will be the first Chief Executive Officer of the joint-venture 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
Civil defenseParis Airshow (7). Leonardo and Bombardier Defense sign MoU in MMA market
Aramco acquires C-27J aircraft to respond to firefighting in Saudi Arabia - PHOTO
At the "Paris Air Show" (June 16-22) Leonardo and Bombardier Defense announced they’re entering into a collaboration phase to explore new opportunities in the Maritime MMA (Multi-Mission Aircraft) capability m... 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
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
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
ConferencesMinister Tajani participates today in the General Assembly of the Italy-Japan Business Group
Progetto strategico Gcap, insieme ad Uk, per sviluppo aereo di sesta generazione
Today at 3:00 pm Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani will participate in Rome, Palazzo della Cancelleria, in the 34th General Assembly of the Italy-Japan Business Group (IJBG), an organization created in 1989... 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
AerospaceCSO-3 launched (2), the optical Earth-observation satellite
The instrument flying built by prime contractor TAS
The CSO-3 military observation satellite has been successfully launched by Arianespace atop an Ariane 6 from Europe’s spaceport in French Guyana (on March 6, 2025 at 1:24 pm local time in Kourou, 4:24 p... more
IndustryAppointments: Jorge Tamarit Degenhardt new CEO of the Eurofighter Consortium
Coming from Airbus Defence & Space, he succeeds Giancarlo Mezzanatto who returns to Leonardo
Jorge Tamarit Degenhardt is the new CEO of Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug, the management company of the Eurofighter Typhoon. This was reported today in an official press release from the Consortium. A Spanish/German... 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
IndustryThe next generation electronic warfare system for Eurofighter Typhoon plane that won’t require updates to its airframe
The EuroDASS consortium has unveiled details
The EuroDASS consortium, the industrial partnership responsible for the Eurofighter Typhoon’s Praetorian defensive suite, has unveiled details on the next generation of Typhoon sensing and jamming capabilities f... 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
DefenseLeonardo and Rheinmetall establish jv: new battle tanks and infantry fighting vehicles for the Italian Army
50:50 joint-venture with headquarters in Rome and operational headquarters in La Spezia
Leonardo and Rheinmetall have decided to establish a joint-venture aimingat forming a new European nucleus for the development and production of military combat vehicles inEurope. The companies had already... more
Civil aviationItaly. Grottaglie factory (2): Leonardo's relaunch plan
Cingolani (ceo): "Diversifying production and technologies, we are speeding things up"
To diversify production and technologies. These are the two cornerstones around which the plan of the Italian Leonardo Group, specialized in the aerospace and defense sectors, would relaunch and develop... more
Finance and economySix builders for the new NATO helicopters
The first phase comes to life with the assignment of the concept study
Six companies are vying for the creation of the new generation military helicopter which could be adopted as the standard aircraft for the member fleets of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).... more
AccidentsMalaysia accident: helicopters were "airworthy"
Second preliminary report released by the National Investigation Board
The two navy military helicopters that crashed in Malaysia at the end of April were "airworthy". This is what emerges from the second preliminary report on the plane crash published by the Investigation... more
Civil aviationHelicopters. Italy present at "Heli-Expo 2024"
Last day of the fair for the international event with over 600 exhibitors
Last day for the international exhibition "Heli-Expo 2024". The event, which takes place in the United States at the Anaheim Convention center in California, recorded the presence of around 14,000 professionals... more
DefenseUK seeks new military helicopter
Contract will be awarded to the winner of the tender in 2025
The British Ministry of Defense announced the launch in the last few hours of the "New Medium Helicopter" program for the modernization of the national fleet of military helicopters. London plans to award... more
Finance and economyPoland: investigation into military helicopters
Request for Polish Parliament after penalty paid to Airbus
The Polish Court of Auditors could soon open an investigation into the purchase contract, signed in 2015 between the Warsaw Government and the European manufacturer Airbus Helicopters, for 50 H-225M "Caracal"... more
DefenseC-27J military aircraft delivered to Slovenia
It is the finish line of a route lasting approximately two years managed by Segredifesa Italiana
The delivery of the first C-27J tactical transport aircraft to the Republic of Slovenia has been completed, the result of the "Government to Government" (G2G) type agreement between Italy and the Balkan... more
IndustryGovernment agreement on the next generation GCAP programme
The industries of Italy, Japan and UK welcomed the establishment of "GIGO"
The national defence industry leaders on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) –Leonardo (Italy), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Japan) and BAE Systems (UK)- have welcomed the signing of the Convention o... more
DefenseGcap aircraft: international coordination is born
Intergovernmental body will supervise operation of three companies
A joint organization and industrial group between Japan, Great Britain and Italy will be established next week to better coordinate the development program of the sixth generation military aircraft Gcap... more
HelicoptersBoeing shifts toward production of MH-139A "Grey Wolf" helicopter
The aircraft will replace the UH-1N "Huey"
Boeing continues to transition towards low rate initial production of the MH-139A "Grey Wolf" helicopter after completing the program’s Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) phase, delivering t... more