Swiss F-35A Lightning II production advances at Italy’s Cameri plant, with first locally built fighter due for delivery in 2028
Armasuisse said the first F-35A produced at Cameri is scheduled to be transferred directly to Switzerland in mid-2028.
Leonardo CEO says Italy is set to sign new A2CS and Panther-based main battle tank contracts in the coming months
Leonardo expects its partnership with Rheinmetall to secure two further Italian Army land-system contracts in the coming months.
Leonardo targets 2026 Ukraine trial for Michelangelo Dome integrating MBDA missiles, space assets and AI command systems
Leonardo is accelerating development of its Michelangelo Dome architecture to counter advanced air and missile threats, Chief Executive Lorenzo Mariani said.
Leonardo DRS to buy Raft for $450 million, expanding U.S. defense AI, mission software and multi-domain data capabilities
Leonardo DRS has agreed to acquire Virginia-based Raft for $450 million in cash. The deal expands its U.S. defense software, artificial intelligence and data-fusion capabilities.
Indonesia orders 12 Leonardo M-346F Block 20 aircraft as air force expands broad multi-source combat fleet modernisation programme
Indonesia has ordered 12 Leonardo M-346F Master Block 20 light combat aircraft as part of a wider modernisation of its air force.
Lockheed Martin and Leonardo target Italy-based C-130J MRO hub to support Super Hercules fleets across Europe and MENA region
Lockheed Martin and Leonardo have signed an agreement to examine expanded maintenance, repair and overhaul services for C-130J Super Hercules airlifters across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
Team Tempest reports progress on UK Combat Air Demonstrator, Excalibur trials and GCAP engine work
Team Tempest partners have reported progress across key technologies for the UK’s Future Combat Air System and its role in the Global Combat Air Programme.
Leonardo brings GCAP, counter-drone and Michelangelo Dome systems to Farnborough in multi-domain defence push with UK industrial focus
Leonardo will use the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow to set out its multi-domain defence and aerospace strategy.
GE Aerospace CT7-2E1 engines selected for Leonardo AW149 helicopters as UK advances New Medium Helicopter program
The AW149 will become the UK’s new medium helicopter, bringing Leonardo’s latest-generation multi-role battlefield capability into service.
Thales and Leonardo to deliver next-generation secure deployable communications systems for NATO special forces under NCIA programme
The NATO Communications and Information Agency has selected a consortium formed by Thales and Leonardo to deliver a next-generation secure deployable communication and information system for the Allied Special Operations Forces Command.
Leonardo and Baykar test M-346 and KIZILELMA teaming in first live K-SWARM autonomous formation flights
Leonardo and Baykar have completed the first phase of live testing for the K-SWARM programme, marking a milestone in the development of crewed-uncrewed teaming and swarm tactics.
Canada opens negotiations with Italy for Leonardo M-346 advanced jet trainers under Future Fighter Lead-In Training programme
Canada has begun negotiations with Italy to acquire a fleet of Leonardo M-346 advanced jet trainers.