FIA 2026: Leonardo chief balances praise and caution over Germany joining GCAP
Lorenzo Mariani, Leonardo CEO and general manager, used a media briefing at Farnborough International Airshow 2026 to set…
UK, Japan and Italy pump $6.1 billion into sixth-generation GCAP fighter
The joint venture leading the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), Edgewing, has secured a £4.6 billion ($6.1 billion)…
Leonardo’s response to the Defence Investment Plan
Leonardo is the European leader in Electronic Warfare technology with a long heritage of successfully delivering cyber and…
Germany welcome in GCAP, but new Leonardo boss warns about timing
ROME — The head of Italian defense firm Leonardo has welcomed the possibility of Germany entering the Italo-Japanese-UK…
Elstree | Leonardo in the UK
Our Elstree site, which opened in May 2026, provides manufacturer-approved maintenance, logistics and technical support for the fleet…
UK awards £1 billion New Medium Helicopter contract to Leonardo
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Leonardo a £1 billion contract for 23 AW149 helicopters, ending months…
Leonardo funding development of Earth observation constellation
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Leonardo is funding development of an Earth observation constellation designed to highlight its capabilities…
UK and France signal shift to autonomous helicopters to boost naval power
As navies continue to adapt their strategies and develop hybrid capabilities to derisk maritime operations, with rising budgets…
Europe in the space race. “Strategic autonomy is crucial”
Telespazio Fucino Space Center, Italy, for in-orbit satellite control, space mission management and telecommunications, television and multimedia services.…
Airbus, Leonardo and Thales agree to combine space businesses
WASHINGTON — Three of Europe’s largest aerospace companies have agreed to combine their space businesses into a new…