Europe’s top aerospace firms are consolidating their space operations into a single new company. On 23 October, Airbus, Leonardo and Thales signed a memorandum of understanding to combine their satellite… Continue reading "Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales will Combine Space Activities into a new European Company"
Leonardo announced that it will acquire Iveco Group’s entire defense division for €1.7 billion, including the Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) unit and its heavy-truck ASTRA brand. Financed with Leonardo’s cash… Continue reading "Leonardo Acquires Iveco Group’s Defence Business for €1.7 Billion"
The Italian Army has received its first upgraded Ariete C2 main battle tank during a ceremony at the Cecchignola Military Compound in Rome. The ceremony was attended by Army leaders… Continue reading "Italian Army Receives First Ariete C2 Main Battle Tank"
On May 27, 2025, in Brussels, the European Affairs ministers of all 27 EU member states approved a historic €150 billion joint arms procurement program. This bold initiative marks one… Continue reading "EU Unveils Massive €150 Billion Joint Defense Program to Boost Industrial and Military Power"
Malaysia has launched a landmark 15-year helicopter leasing program with Leonardo and local partner Weststar, marking the largest government rotorcraft modernization in the country’s history. Under the agreement, up to… Continue reading "Malaysia’s 15-Year Helicopter Leasing Program with Leonardo"
Italy is advancing the modernization of its armed forces by procuring a batch of new AW249 attack helicopters from Leonardo, aiming to replace the aging A129 Mangusta fleet. The Italian… Continue reading "Italy Orders Leonardo AW249 Helicopters for Air Support and Reconnaissance"
The Italian Ministry of Defence has announced plans to enhance its ground forces by potentially acquiring up to 380 new German KF51 Panther tanks. The initiative, announced at the IAV… Continue reading "Italy to Modernize Military with New KF51 Tanks and IFVs"
Germany’s Federal Cartel Office has approved German defense contractor Rheinmetall’s plan to establish a joint venture with Italy’s Leonardo.Andreas Mundt, President of the Bundeskartellamt said in a January 20, statement:… Continue reading "German Antitrust Regulator Approves Rheinmetall-Leonardo Joint Venture"
On June 26, the Azerbaijani Air Force welcomed the arrival of a C-27J Sparta military transport aircraft from the Italian company Leonardo on Armed Forces Day, which is celebrated throughout… Continue reading "Azerbaijan Receives The First C-27J Sparta Military Transport Aircraft From Leonardo"
The world of military technology is constantly evolving, with countries investing heavily in the latest advancements to ensure their armed forces remain at the cutting edge. Recently, two significant developments… Continue reading "Italy Leopard 2A8-IT Contract Faulters While KNDS Unveils Leopard 2A-RC"