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’s SW-4 Manned/Unmanned Helicopter Performs Flight Without Safety Pilot
Leonardos SW-4 Solo optionally piloted helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight without a safety pilot onboard at Taranto-Grottaglie Airport in Italy. Tests included remote engine start up and shut down with...
Leonardo’s AWHERO Remotely Piloted Helicopter To Be Certified In 2019
Leonardos AWHERO remotely piloted helicopter will achieve certification next year as flight trials activities continue with the existing test aircraft. Two new prototypes are being assembled at Leonardos fully owned company...
Leonardo to Deliver Five Helicopters to Bangladesh’s Bashundhara Airways
Leonardo announced the upcoming delivery of five helicopters to Bashundhara Airways of Bangladesh, comprising three AW109 Trekkers and two AW119Kx. The helicopters will be used for Emergency services, utility, law-enforcement, surveillance,...
Leonardo Delivers Upgraded Al Manama Ships to Bahraini Navy
Leonardo delivered the first of six upgraded Al Manama naval vessels to the Bahraini Navy at a ceremony in Mina Salman at Royal Bahrain Navy Headquarters on January 22. The delivery...
Leonardo Showcases Electronic Warfare, Fighter Trainer Expertise At Kuwait Aviation Show
Leonardo is exhibiting its mobile Electronic Warfare (EW) range capability service, which the company is offering to the Kuwaiti Air Force through its local in-country subsidiary, at the Kuwait Aviation...
Saab Joins Leonardo-led Team To Demo Naval Surveillance Solutions
Saab will take part in an EU funded preparatory action project called OCEAN2020, to demonstrate technologies for enhanced situational awareness in a naval environment using unmanned systems. The project consists of...
Leonardo to Supply Two Single Engine Helicopters to Latvian State Border Guard
Leonardo has signed a contract for two AW119Kx single engine helicopters plus option for an additional unit for State Border Guard of Latvia The contract also includes customised configuration and aircrew/maintenance...
Leonardo AW109 Trekker Helicopter Receives EASA Certification
Leonardo‘s AW109 Trekker light twin-engine helicopter was issued with type certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Deliveries will start in the first quarter of 2018
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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...
