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Leonardo, through its subsidiary Leonardo US Corporation, has signed an agreement to acquire Enterprise Electronics Corporation, a U.S. company specializing in weather radar instruments and satellite receiving stations. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Leonardo’s meteorological business, led by Leonardo Germany, and support its strategy focused on industry leadership, digital transformation, and growth in turnkey environmental sensing solutions.

Leonardo to acquire U.S weather radar specialist Enterprise Electronics Corporation to strengthen global meteorological systems portfolio

EEC will continue to operate under its existing name and brand while benefiting from enhanced joint commercial positioning and integrated offerings. The transaction is expected to leverage the complementary sales networks of both companies to address high-potential markets with combined solutions. The acquisition underscores Leonardo’s continued investment in the United States and adds U.S.-based […]

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The third satellite of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation constellation has been successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The dual-use radar Earth observation system is owned by the Italian Space Agency and the Italian Ministry of Defence, with the satellite built by Thales Alenia Space and operated in orbit by Telespazio.

Third COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation satellite launched, strengthening Italy’s radar Earth observation system

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The third satellite of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation constellation has been successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

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Write a news/press article (with a title for 90-95 characters) in British English (article must be: clear, simply, neutral, informative, factfully, insightful, well structured - two sentences for one paragraph) based on this statement published by the Italian defence company Leonardo (incorporate the original quotes of persons from the input article), be very accurate and write the article in line with the provided input, do not create anything from yourself! Your article must by 100 per cent in line with the provided input but original as well. Do not use bullet points in the article. When you place the quoetes ot indivuduals, they must be 100 perc cent accurate, literally accurate with the provided input. Leonardo: Cingolani presents "Michelangelo - The Security Dome" Leonardo unveiled “Michelangelo Dome” at the Officine Farneto in Rome, introducing a new, advanced integrated defence system designed to counter emerging threats in an increasingly complex global landscape. The project, developed to protect critical infrastructure, sensitive urban areas, territories and assets of national and European interest, through a modular, open, scalable and multi-domain solution, forms part of Leonardo’s broader strategy to consolidate its position as a leading player in the field of Global Security. “With Michelangelo,” said Roberto Cingolani, Leonardo’s Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, “Leonardo reaffirms its commitment to developing solutions that safeguard citizens, institutions, and infrastructure by combining advanced technology, a systemic vision, and strong industrial capabilities. In a world where threats evolve rapidly and become ever more complex - and where defending is costlier than attacking - defence must innovate, anticipate, and embrace international cooperation.” Michelangelo Dome is not a standalone system, but a comprehensive architecture that brings together next-generation land, naval, air, and space sensors, cyber-defence platforms, command-and-control systems, artificial intelligence, and coordinated effectors. The platform creates a dynamic security dome capable of detecting, tracking and neutralizing threats even in the event of large-scale, coordinated attacks, across all operational domains: aerial and missile threats - including hypersonic missiles and drone swarms - surface and subsurface attacks at sea, and hostile ground forces. Thanks to advanced data fusion from multiple sensors and the use of predictive algorithms, Michelangelo can anticipate hostile activity, optimize operational responses, and automatically coordinate the most effective countermeasures. With Michelangelo, Leonardo strengthens its role as a European benchmark in multi-domain security and contributes to the goals of strategic autonomy, technological resilience, and greater integration of European and NATO defence capabilities. The initiative aligns with wider continental cooperation programs and aims to further enhance Italy’s industrial excellence.

Leonardo to develop four next generation radars for Italy’s long range ballistic defence programme

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Leonardo has signed a contract with Italian TELEDIFE for the development and delivery of the first four next generation radars designed to counter long range ballistic threats of up to 3,000 kilometres.

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KNDS Deutschland and the Italian defence company Leonardo have agreed to jointly develop a new mobile artillery system, formalised through a Letter of Intent signed in Amsterdam, the headquarters of KNDS. The agreement was signed by Florian Hohenwarter, incoming CEO of KNDS Deutschland, and Roberto Cingolani, CEO and General Manager of Leonardo.

KNDS and Leonardo agree to jointly develop new mobile artillery system for Italian Army procurement

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KNDS Deutschland and the Italian defence company Leonardo have agreed to jointly develop a new mobile artillery system, formalised through a Letter of Intent signed in Amsterdam, the headquarters of KNDS.

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Leonardo has announced the first major achievement for its Michelangelo Security Dome less than ten days after the official launch of the integrated defence programme. The company confirmed that the result strengthens its position in Radar Sensor technology for Air and Missile Defence, one of the key elements of the Italian Dome.

Leonardo announces successful Italian SAMP/T NG air defence test using KRONOS Radar in Michelangelo Security Dome programme

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Leonardo has announced the first major achievement for its Michelangelo Security Dome less than ten days after the official launch of the integrated defence programme.

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The Royal Navy’s first crewless helicopter has moved closer to its maiden flight after completing successful ground trials in Yeovil. Proteus, a full-sized autonomous aircraft operated by a remote pilot, has been powered up to test its engines, systems and rotor blades.

Leonardo’s Proteus drone helicopter completes trials as Royal Navy eyes maiden flight

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The Royal Navy’s first crewless helicopter has moved closer to its maiden flight after completing successful ground trials in Yeovil.

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Austria has completed the purchase of twelve Leonardo M-346FA jets, closing the capability gap created when the Saab 105 fleet retired in 2020. The aircraft will be based in Linz Hörsching from 2028, with a unit price of about 80 million euros and a total package cost of roughly 1.5 billion euros.

Austria completes M-346FA jet acquisition to implement two fleet strategy and boost industry

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Austria has completed the purchase of twelve Leonardo M-346FA jets, closing the capability gap created when the Saab 105 fleet retired in 2020.

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Leonardo unveils Michelangelo Dome, a new multi-domain system for advanced security threats

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Leonardo has presented its new “Michelangelo Dome” system in Rome, describing it as an integrated defence architecture designed to counter emerging threats in an increasingly complex global environment.

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EDGE Group and Leonardo have reached a new milestone toward forming a joint venture in Abu Dhabi, following their June Memorandum of Understanding and a preliminary assessment of technology transfer and market potential. The latest agreement was signed during Dubai Airshow 2025 and sets the path for launching the venture in 2026.

EDGE and Leonardo take major step toward establishing defence joint venture in Abu Dhabi

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EDGE Group and Leonardo have reached a new milestone toward forming a joint venture in Abu Dhabi, following their June Memorandum of Understanding and a preliminary assessment of technology transfer and market potential.

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On 15 October 2022, Rheinmetall handed over the first of a total of 209 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles to the Hungarian Defence Forces (HDF).

Leonardo and Rheinmetall secure first contract to supply 21 armoured vehicles to Italian Army

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Under the contract, the companies will deliver 21 tracked armoured vehicles, including five Rheinmetall Lynx KF-41 models equipped with the Lance turret.

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One of the Italian Army’s new AW249 exploration and escort helicopters participated for the first time in an operational exercise, Stella Alpina 2024, held on 18 September at Lake Fedaia (Trento, Italy). The rotorcraft is a pre-production model currently involved in AW249 programme development activities.

Italy approves purchase of 29 Leonardo AW249 attack helicopters in €1.2 billion third batch deal

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On 29 October, the Italian Ministry of Defence announced approval for the third batch purchase of Leonardo AW249 combat helicopters, which will be delivered to the Army Aviation branch.

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On March 7, the Council of the European Union adopted a regulation on the EU’s secure connectivity programme for 2023-2027. This is the last step in the decision-making procedure.

Airbus, Leonardo and Thales unite to form leading European space company enhancing autonomy

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Airbus, Leonardo and Thales have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combine their respective space activities into a new European company.

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