Leonardo secures first Brazilian serial order for Centauro II as 98-vehicle armored program moves into production
Leonardo, through the CIO consortium formed by IDV and OTO Melara, has signed the first serial production contract for Centauro II 8x8 wheeled armored vehicles for the Brazilian Army
Leonardo expands into land systems with Iveco Defence Vehicles, adding €6bn backlog and broader manufacturing capacity across group
Leonardo is using the acquisition of Iveco Defence Vehicles to build a broader land systems business and expand its industrial footprint.
Leonardo CEO says Baykar drone venture begins aircraft integration in Italy, with first customer deliveries due this year
Leonardo and Baykar have begun integrating their first aircraft in Italy after completing the regulatory process for their new drone joint venture.
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.