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C-27J MPA, the Leonardo-Saudi Arabia agreement covered by the media

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:03:00 GMT

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17.02.2026

C-27J MPA, the Leonardo-Saudi Arabia agreement covered by the media

Leonardo will supply four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence, providing new maritime patrol and multi-mission capabilities. The agreement has been widely covered by leading newspapers.

FITS4TOP project, a leap into the future for advanced military flight training

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT

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26.01.2026

FITS4TOP project, a leap into the future for advanced military flight training

Leonardo is looking to the future of advanced military pilot training with the international FITS4TOP (Future Integrated Training System for TOP Pilots) project, an innovative “system of systems” designed to enhance the current Live, Virtual and Constructive capabilities of the military pilot training syllabus.

IFTS, the Italian centre of excellence training the military pilots of the future

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:58:00 GMT

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02.07.2025

IFTS, the Italian centre of excellence training the military pilots of the future

The International Flight Training School (IFTS) is an advanced flight training centre dedicated to military pilots from air forces around the world. The academy, based in Decimomannu (Cagliari, Italy), hosted the military pilot wings graduation ceremony, attended by the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella.

Leonardo’s role in European Defence investments

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:23:00 GMT

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22.04.2025

Leonardo’s role in European Defence investments

The New York Times dedicates an in-depth analysis to the European Defence industry and the investments in the sector that are expected by virtue of recent geopolitical changes. Leonardo, highlights the article published online, is at the centre of this process, thanks to the focus on research and development in high technologies and alliances with large international players.

The “made in Turin” aircraft for fighting forest fires

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 09:00:00 GMT

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29.11.2024

The “made in Turin” aircraft for fighting forest fires

High-performance and high-tech, the C-27J Fire Fighter is an effective solution to the problem of forest fires and can operate in contexts where refueling from the sea or lakes is not possible. The characteristics and potential of this aircraft, produced in Caselle Torinese (Turin), are illustrated in an article published in “La Stampa – Turin” online.

IFTS, Tomorrow’s pilots

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:03:00 GMT

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20.11.2024

IFTS, Tomorrow’s pilots

An integrated training model with interconnected systems on the ground and in the air. This is the innovation enabled by Leonardo's technologies in the International Flight Training School (IFTS), an advanced flight training centre dedicated to military pilots from Air Forces around the world. The activity of the Decimomannu (Cagliari, Italy) base is illustrated in Caterina Ruggeri's report for Studio Aperto Mag.

Roberto Cingolani, “Forward with alliances in Europe”

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:55:00 GMT

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21.10.2024

Roberto Cingolani, “Forward with alliances in Europe”

In an interview with 'Corriere della Sera – L’Economia,' conducted by Daniela Polizzi and Francesco Bertolino, Roberto Cingolani, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of Leonardo, outlines the Group's strategy to strengthen its industrial alliances. Following the agreement with Rheinmetall for the production of combat vehicles, the company aims to extend these partnerships to the aerospace sector.

Giulia Dido, first woman in charge of production programmes at La Spezia site

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:28:00 GMT

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23.09.2024

Giulia Dido, first woman in charge of production programmes at La Spezia site

Her passion for the naval sector led her to become the first woman in charge of production programmes at the Leonardo site in La Spezia (Italy), where the Group’s flagship naval defence systems are built. This is the story of Giulia Dido, told in an article by Daniele Izzo in the newspaper “Il Secolo XIX”.

Successfully performed the first ground run test of the NGCTR’s Technology Demonstrator

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 07:26:00 GMT

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02.08.2024

Successfully performed the first ground run test of the NGCTR’s Technology Demonstrator

At Leonardo's Cascina Costa (Varese, Italy) site, the first ground run, with rotor testing, of the Next Generation Civil Tiltrotor (NGCTR) Technology Demonstrator (TD) took place. The next phase of the programme involves intensive testing in the coming months, with the aim of performing the first flight by the end of 2024 and then accumulating 200 flight hours to expand operational capabilities in helicopter and aircraft modes.

From Eurofighter a boost to growth and employment

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 06:01:00 GMT

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30.07.2024

From Eurofighter a boost to growth and employment

A report published by Strategy&, part of the PwC network, analyses the extent of the contribution of the Eurofighter Typhoon programme to the European economies. The dossier, published by “Il Sole 24 Ore” and edited by Gabriele Capomasi and Raoul de Forcade, describes the economic impact of the programme and Leonardo’s role in the definition, development, and production of the aircraft.

How high-tech made in Venegono gives future pilots wings

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT

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10.07.2024

How high-tech made in Venegono gives future pilots wings

The docuseries “Piloti Caccia - International Flight Training School”, first aired on Rai 2 and available on RaiPlay, recounts the training of military pilots at the International Flight Training School in Decimomannu (Cagliari, Italy). Behind the academy, the technologies developed by Leonardo in Venegono (Varese, Italy), are described in Sandro Neri's article in QN - Quotidiano Nazionale.

The super fighter defending European skies

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 06:58:00 GMT

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09.07.2024

The super fighter defending European skies

Bridging current and future technologies, which is essential for Defence and international stability. This is the aim of the Eurofighter programme, the most important industrial collaboration project in aeronautics, which involves four nations (Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom and Spain) and three partner companies (Leonardo, Airbus and BAE Systems). This is described by Lorenzo Vita’s article in “Il Messaggero”.

In Sardinia training future Top Guns with Leonardo technology

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:17:00 GMT

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10.06.2024

In Sardinia training future Top Guns with Leonardo technology

In Decimomannu, Sardinia, eighty students from ten nations are training on the latest generation of combat aircraft at the International Flight Training School (IFTS). An article in La Repubblica, by Gianluca Di Feo, describes the activities of the academy, born from the collaboration between Leonardo and the Italian Air Force.

Leonardo makes the digital factory fly

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 06:58:00 GMT

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03.06.2024

Leonardo makes the digital factory fly

A simulation environment where real and virtual interact, where digital twins are developed to test aircraft in complex operational scenarios, long before they are actually flown. This is the technological challenge of virtual prototyping, which takes place within the PC2Lab (Product Capability and Concept Laboratory) in Turin. The story is described in an article by Nicolò Fagone on l'Economia de Il Corriere della Sera (Turin edition), which includes the statements of Cristiano Montrucchio, SVP Engineering at Leonardo Velivoli.

Leonardo consolidates the Defence pole in Piedmont

Fri, 31 May 2024 06:04:00 GMT

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31.05.2024

Leonardo consolidates the Defence pole in Piedmont

With R&D investments amounting to 10% of the total expense of companies in the area, in recent years Leonardo has contributed to the growth of the Defence sector in Piedmont, leading an ecosystem of about 400 small and medium-sized enterprises with a total of 14,500 direct, indirect, and induced employees. This scenario and the future perspectives are detailed in the article by Filomena Greco in Il Sole 24 Ore.

F-35 Programme, the Czech Republic’s national TV reports on the Cameri site

Wed, 22 May 2024 07:30:00 GMT

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22.05.2024

F-35 Programme, the Czech Republic’s national TV reports on the Cameri site

Following the visit of the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, last December, at Leonardo’s Cameri site, Ceska Televize broadcasted a reportage, by journalist Jan Smíd, describing the technologies and activities of the site, where the final assembly of the Czech F-35 aircraft could be carried out.

The project U-ELCOME, to transport medicines to remote areas using drones, kicks off

Wed, 08 May 2024 09:09:00 GMT

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08.05.2024

The project U-ELCOME, to transport medicines to remote areas using drones, kicks off

Using drones to transport medicines to remote locations, guaranteeing citizens an essential service even in areas that are difficult to reach with traditional delivery systems. This is the objective of the U-ELCOME project, presented yesterday at Fucino Space Centre that sees Telespazio involved as drone operator and technological partner.

The EDF FEDERATES project, developing Europe's first MSaas ecosystem

Mon, 06 May 2024 08:26:00 GMT

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06.05.2024

The EDF FEDERATES project, developing Europe's first MSaas ecosystem

On 21 March 2024, the first Italian Workshop on the EDF FEDERATES project was held. The meeting was hosted at the Leonardo site in Rome Tiburtina. In addition to the Electronics Business Area, which leads Leonardo’s participation in the project, the Aircraft, Helicopters, Cyber and Leonardo Labs Areas are also involved.

The Eurofighter is worth 58 billion; its Italian base is in Turin

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:14:00 GMT

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30.04.2024

The Eurofighter is worth 58 billion; its Italian base is in Turin

A report published by Strategy&, part of the PwC network, reveals the significant contribution of the Eurofighter Typhoon programme to European national economies. In Italy, the strategic, productive and technological heart of the project is at the Leonardo sites in Turin. This is detailed in an article published today in La Stampa (Turin edition).

Leonardo and ST Engineering Antycip together for a next-generation digital system

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:00:00 GMT

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10.04.2024

Leonardo and ST Engineering Antycip together for a next-generation digital system

The partnership is aimed to develop a new simulation and high-performance Image Generator concept for aircraft digital design and pilots training.