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6 March

Air

Leonardo Unveils Tiltrotor Concept for Stable, Aerodynamic Flight

Leonardo has taken another step toward next-generation aviation with a new concept said to answer a long-standing question: what is the most efficient tiltrotor design?

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28 February

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

UK to Award Leonardo $1.3 Billion Military Helicopter Contract

The UK government is set to award Italian defense company Leonardo a contract to build a new fleet of military helicopters, a source close to the matter told AFP Friday.

24 February

Cyber

Rojoef Manuel

Leonardo Apprentices Complete First International Exercise at UK-Led Defence Cyber Marvel

Leonardo has completed its first international deployment at the Defence Cyber Marvel, a multinational digital security exercise led by the UK Ministry of Defence.

23 February

Europe

Italian Navy's Ugolino Vivaldi (P 440) next-generation offshore patrol vessel

Rojoef Manuel

Fincantieri Debuts Italian Navy’s Lead Next-Gen Offshore Patrol Vessel

Fincantieri has launched the first platform of the Italian Navy’s next-generation offshore patrol vessel program in Riva Trigoso.

19 February

Cyber

Rojoef Manuel

Indra, Leonardo Target International Growth With Cyber Defense Partnership

Spanish defense contractor Indra Group and Leonardo in Italy have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance cooperation in cyber defense and expand reach in Europe, NATO, and other international markets.

19 February

Americas

Jodesz Gavilan

Leonardo DRS Secures Role in Missile Defense Agency’s $151B SHIELD Program

Leonardo DRS has secured multiple contracts under the Missile Defense Agency’s Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense program.

17 February

Air

Christine Casimiro

Saudi Arabia Buys C-27J MPA With Weapons Capability From Leonardo

Saudi Arabia has ordered four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft from Leonardo, marking the first time the MPA variant has been procured with a maritime weapon system integration capability.

16 February

Europe

Ethan M. Encarnacion

British Army Brings in Leonardo’s ‘Silent Ears’ to Track Enemy Artillery

Leonardo’s SONUS acoustic detector is heading to the British Army, giving the service a next-gen system for tracking gunfire without revealing its own position.

10 February

Air