Leonardo announced today that its US subsidiary Leonardo DRS has signed a definitive agreement to transfer full ownership of Advanced Acoustic Concepts (AAC) Joint Venture to Thales subsidiary TDSI. The completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory clearances and customary closing conditions and expected in 2H2022. Leonardo confirms its …
Read More »Leonardo-led team wins £41M contract to digitally protect bomb disposal troops
Leonardo, leading a team of small and medium-sized businesses (“Team Endure”) from across the UK, has been awarded a contract worth over £40M to equip Army personnel with digital protection against remotely-triggered bombs. The technology will be deployed when Army specialists respond to civil emergencies around the UK in support …
Read More »Leonardo’s latest air defense radar technology joins NATO training range in Greece
Leonardo’s Kronos Grand Mobile High Power (GM HP) radar has been chosen by the Greek Air Force as the integrated air and missile defence system to be used at the NAMFI (NATO Missile Fire Installation), the Alliance’s range based in the Isle of Crete. It will ensure high air safety …
Read More »Leonardo and BAE Systems announce UK-Italy collaboration on Future Combat Air System Programme
Leonardo and BAE Systems are actively progressing UK-Italy collaboration opportunities on the demonstrator aircraft as part of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme, in the framework of a cooperation path launched by Italy and the UK in the Defence sector. This approach allows the companies of the two countries …
Read More »Kuwait Air Force Eurofighter on display at The Royal International Air Tattoo 2022
From 15 to 17 July an Eurofighter ready to be delivered to the Kuwait Air Force is on display at The Royal International Air Tattoo 2022 Guido Sibona, Vice President of Leonardo’s Eurofighter Programme Guido Sibona, Vice President of Leonardo’s Eurofighter Programme, said: “I’m very proud to see Kuwaiti Air …
Read More »International Flight Training School: the first course for Qatari pilots has been completed
A new milestone for the International Flight Training School (IFTS), the advanced flight training centre for air force pilots from all over the world, launched in collaboration between the Italian Air Force and Leonardo. The first six students from the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) have concluded phase IV of the Advanced/Lead-In to …
Read More »Leonardo and Aeroporti di Roma sign agreement for the air mobility of the future
At the World ATM Congress that recently ended in Madrid, Leonardo and Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) announced a partnership to equip vertiports with innovative technological solutions to benefit future air mobility. As a world leader in air traffic control (ATC) technologies and solutions for Air Traffic Control (ATC) and airport management, …
Read More »Leonardo: PZL-Świdnik awarded PLN 8.25 billion gross (EUR 1.76 billion) contract for the supply of 32 AW149 multirole helicopters for the Polish Armed Forces
PZL-Świdnik, the Polish company fully owned by Leonardo, has been awarded a contract by the Polish Ministry of Defence (MoD) worth 8.25 billion PLN gross (approximately EUR 1.76 billion) for the supply of 32 AW149 multirole helicopters. The contract was announced today during an official ceremony held at PZL-Świdnik’s facility …
Read More »Leonardo digital electronics factories go live across the UK
Leonardo has launched a new data-driven approach to design and manufacturing at its electronics sites across the UK, with a new ‘common data environment’ going live, initially at sites in Edinburgh, Luton, Basildon and Southampton. The change will speed up development and cut costs as the company’s scientists and engineers …
Read More »Leonardo to attend ILA Berlin Airshow with a focus on technological innovation, digitalization and sustainability
At a moment when European Defence is again central to international debate, Leonardo (Hall 3 – 475) is attending the ILA Berlin Airshow (22-26 June) to highlight how advanced technology can play a key role in the security of nations and their citizens. The company will also be promoting its …
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