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 M-346 Jet Equipped With Grifo Radar Makes First Flight
The operational version of the M-346 Fighter Attack, equipped with an optimised variant of Leonardos Grifo radar completed its maiden flight on July 13. The M-346FA is the new light attack...
UK, Sweden & Italy to Collaborate in Developing Future Combat Air Capabilities
The United Kingdom, Sweden and Italy have begun trilateral industry discussions to strengthen collaboration between the three nations, as they develop future combat air capability. The new trilateral framework sees industry...
Leonardo Delivers First AW169 Training Helicopter to Italian Army
Leonardo today delivered the first of two AW169 basic training Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) to the Italian Army during an official ceremony held at Lamezia Terme. The introduction of the new...
Thales Alenia to Supply Pressurized Element to Commercial Space Station
Thales Alenia Space, Joint Venture between Thales and Leonardo will provide two key pressurized elements for the worlds first commercial space station. On Wednesday, the company announced the signature of an...
Leonardo to Support Danish Navy’s Guns
Leonardo has signed a twenty-year framework agreement with the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) which provides for logistics support and the possible future upgrade of the seventeen 76/62...
Leonardo AW159 Helicopter Fires Thales ‘Martlet’ Lightweight Missile
Leonardo AW159 Wildcat helicopter fired a ‘Martlet Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM) built by Thales for the first time today. The firing trials were conducted from 27th April to 21st May 2020...
UK Coastguard’s Beechcraft Jets to get Leonardo Osprey 30 E-scan Radars
Leonardo has won a contract to upgrade old radars of Beechcraft King Air aircraft operated by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) with the latest Osprey 30 E-scan radars. “Aviation...
F-35B Jets Can Now Operate on Italy’s ‘Cavour’ Carrier
The F-35B Joint Strike Fighters can now operate on the Italian Navys ‘Cavour aircraft carrier after the vessel received 16-month refit and upgrade. On May 6, the ship left the Arsenale...
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U.S. Approves $371M Sale of AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles to Norway
The United States State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Norway for AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles and associated equipment, with an estimated value of
Ukrainian authorities have launched a new reward scheme that gives drone operators points for killing Russian soldiers and destroying military equipment, according to Digital Development Minister Mykhailo Fedorov
Ukrainian Forces to Get Reward Points for Killing Russian Soldiers, Destroying Equipment
Japan Seeks India's Participation in Sixth-gen Fighter Project
Japan has approached India to join a multinational program developing a next-generation fighter jet, aiming to broaden collaboration in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) currently led by Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy, a Japanese government source confirmed on April 30
South Korea Reports 600 North Korean Troops Killed Fighting For Russia In Kursk
At least 600 North Korean soldiers have been killed in combat in Russia’s Kursk region, according to South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS), marking the highest confirmed toll for North Korean forces fighting in Russia’s war
The Netherlands Establishes New Center to Manage Long-Range Weapon Deployment
The Netherlands has launched a new Joint Target Support Centre (JTSC) as part of its growing commitment to NATO's reinforcement efforts, alongside its acquisition of long-range Deep Precision Strike (DPS) weapons
Ukraine Expands Soviet Armored Vehicle Upgrades With Spanish-made Guardian Turret Modules
India Clears Army, Air Force ALH Dhruv Helicopters for Operations After Safety...
Bulgaria Rejects Claims of Sabotage at Air Base Over F-16 Issues
Saudi Arabia Set to Acquire 1,000 AMRAAM Missiles worth $3.5B
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
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...
