Peru Orders Fifth C-27J Spartan Aircraft
Peru has ordered an additional C-27J Spartan aircraft as the country continues expanding tactical airlift capacity.
Leonardo Aims to Revive Morocco Ties With M-346 Jet Trainer Push
Italy's Leonardo is stepping up efforts to secure a training aircraft contract in Morocco, with the M-346 Master now at the center of its campaign to regain ground in a competitive procurement process.
Fincantieri to Transform Italian Navy Patrol Frigates Into Full Combat Standard
Fincantieri has signed an agreement to upgrade the Italian Navy’s Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura multipurpose offshore patrol frigates into “full combat” systems.
Europe Moves to Future-Proof NH90 Helicopter With Block 2 Study
NHIndustries has signed a contract with the NATO Helicopter Management Agency to conduct a study on the NH90 Block 2 architecture.
Combat Vehicles Gain New Computing Chassis for Faster Battlefield Decisions
Leonardo DRS is giving military vehicle crews the edge they need to make better decisions under fire with a new embedded computing chassis system.
NH90 Guide: Europe’s Modern Multirole Utility Helicopter
A guide to the NH90 helicopter, covering its advanced avionics, composite airframe, and transport capabilities for naval and land missions worldwide.
Element, Leonardo Team Up for Next-Gen US Navy Electromagnetic Testing
Maryland-based certification specialist Element US Space & Defense has partnered with Leonardo DRS to support electromagnetic testing activities for the US Navy.
Leonardo Strengthens Land Defense With $1.8B Iveco Acquisition
Leonardo has completed its $1.8-billion acquisition of Iveco Group’s defense business, deepening its push into land warfare systems.
Rheinmetall’s Iveco Military Truck Unit Buyout Hits Lag Amid Leonardo Acquisition
A delay in Leonardo’s acquisition of Iveco Group’s defense subsidiary is holding up Rheinmetall’s plan to buy the Italian firm’s military truck business.
Leonardo Plans Michelangelo Air Defense Dome Test in Ukraine
Leonardo plans to test components of its new Michelangelo air defense dome in Ukraine by the end of the year.
Leonardo Unveils Tiltrotor Concept for Stable, Aerodynamic Flight
Leonardo has taken another step toward next-generation aviation with a new concept said to answer a long-standing question: what is the most efficient tiltrotor design?
UK to Award Leonardo $1.3 Billion Military Helicopter Contract
The UK government is set to award Italian defense company Leonardo a contract to build a new fleet of military helicopters, a source close to the matter told AFP Friday.
Leonardo Apprentices Complete First International Exercise at UK-Led Defence Cyber Marvel
Leonardo has completed its first international deployment at the Defence Cyber Marvel, a multinational digital security exercise led by the UK Ministry of Defence.
Fincantieri Debuts Italian Navy’s Lead Next-Gen Offshore Patrol Vessel
Fincantieri has launched the first platform of the Italian Navy’s next-generation offshore patrol vessel program in Riva Trigoso.
Indra, Leonardo Target International Growth With Cyber Defense Partnership
Spanish defense contractor Indra Group and Leonardo in Italy have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance cooperation in cyber defense and expand reach in Europe, NATO, and other international markets.
Leonardo DRS Secures Role in Missile Defense Agency’s $151B SHIELD Program
Leonardo DRS has secured multiple contracts under the Missile Defense Agency’s Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense program.
Saudi Arabia Buys C-27J MPA With Weapons Capability From Leonardo
Saudi Arabia has ordered four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft from Leonardo, marking the first time the MPA variant has been procured with a maritime weapon system integration capability.
British Army Brings in Leonardo’s ‘Silent Ears’ to Track Enemy Artillery
Leonardo’s SONUS acoustic detector is heading to the British Army, giving the service a next-gen system for tracking gunfire without revealing its own position.
Eurofighter Typhoon to Be Upgraded With Aerodynamic Enhancement Kit
Eurofighter and NATO have signed a contract to develop, test, and certify an Aerodynamic Modification Kit for the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet.
Indonesia Signals Intent to Buy Leonardo’s M-346 Combat/Trainer Jet
Indonesia has signed a letter of intent for the potential supply of the Leonardo M-346F light combat and trainer Block 20 aircraft.
Leonardo Rolls Out Remote Drone-Killer to Cover Michelangelo’s ‘Dead Zones’
A new remotely operated drone-defense capability will be integrated into Italy’s Michelangelo Dome, adding a close-in layer to defend potential “dead zones” in the emerging missile shield.
Adani, Leonardo to Build Military Helicopters in India
India’s helicopter ambitions took a step forward as Adani Defence & Aerospace and Leonardo agreed to jointly build a localized manufacturing and sustainment ecosystem aimed at future military demand.
Leonardo to Supply Infrared Sensors for US Space-Based Missile Defense
Leonardo DRS has won a subcontract to provide advanced infrared sensor payloads for the Space Development Agency's Tracking Layer Tranche 3.
Leonardo’s New Simulator Links Real Aircraft to Virtual Warzones
Leonardo is trying to put military pilot training on a new trajectory with FITS4TOP, a next-gen simulator designed to blend real flight with virtual training.
