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Innovation Award 2025, record edition: almost 1,000 entries

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:25:00 GMT

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20.02.2026

Innovation Award 2025, record edition: almost 1,000 entries

The 19th edition of the Innovation Award–which recognises and rewards innovative projects proposed by Leonardo employees–involved more than 3,000 colleagues and 100 Research Fellows, with an increase of 107 submissions and approximately 700 additional participants compared to 2024.

LRMV, the first four Lynx armoured vehicles delivered to the Italian Army

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:17:00 GMT

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28.01.2026

LRMV, the first four Lynx armoured vehicles delivered to the Italian Army

The Leonardo - Rheinmetall Military Vehicles joint venture (JV) has delivered the first four Lynx armoured infantry vehicles to the Italian Army. Reports on the ceremony in major Italian and international newspapers.

genesiX, Leonardo's platform for security in Milan

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:56:00 GMT

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22.01.2026

genesiX, Leonardo's platform for security in Milan

genesiX enables comprehensive overview and collaboration between the operations rooms of the Local Police, Civil Protection and Municipal Operations Centre. It allows for accurate monitoring of the metropolitan area of Milan, coordinating resources, assets and infrastructure in real time and in total synergy.

“One, Two, Three… STEM!”, a book to inspire women professionals of tomorrow

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:03:00 GMT

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19.12.2025

“One, Two, Three… STEM!”, a book to inspire women professionals of tomorrow

“One, Two, Three… STEM!” is an educational project designed to introduce young girls to STEM professions. A series of interviews conducted by daughters of Leonardo employees aged between 10 and 12 has led to the creation of an illustrated book showcasing high-tech professions.

Kick-off for the seventh edition of Leonardo and Telespazio's #T-TeC Technology Contest

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

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17.12.2025

Kick-off for the seventh edition of Leonardo and Telespazio's #T-TeC Technology Contest

The #T-TeC Technology Contest, an open innovation contest promoted by Leonardo and Telespazio, is open to students, researchers and PhD candidates from universities all over the world. The seventh edition was presented with a ceremony during the New Space Economy Expo Forum (NSE) at the Fiera di Roma.

The agreement between Leonardo and EDGE Group covered by the media

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:04:00 GMT

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20.11.2025

The agreement between Leonardo and EDGE Group covered by the media

Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between EDGE Group and Leonardo last June, an agreement was signed at Dubai Airshow 2025 for the launch of the joint venture, scheduled for 2026.

Leonardo Drone Contest: Tor Vergata University wins the 2025 edition

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:44:00 GMT

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03.10.2025

Leonardo Drone Contest: Tor Vergata University wins the 2025 edition

The sixth edition of the Leonardo Drone Contest took place on 1-2 October 2025, with the team from Tor Vergata University claiming first place and receiving the award on stage at Italian Tech Week. The Politecnico di Milano came second, while third place went to the University of Naples Federico II.

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 at the Paris Air Show: a European vision for the future of Defence

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:23:00 GMT

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18.06.2025

Leonardo at the Paris Air Show: a European vision for the future of Defence

At the 2025 Paris Air Show currently underway in Le Bourget, Roberto Cingolani, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of Leonardo, and Stefano Pontecorvo, Chairman of Leonardo, outlined the company’s vision and perspectives on the Defence sector from both a European and global point of view.

Mission-critical communications: strategic infrastructure for future security

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:10:00 GMT

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18.06.2025

Mission-critical communications: strategic infrastructure for future security

In today’s global context–shaped by ever-changing scenarios, geopolitical risks and hybrid threats–the ability to communicate securely and effectively is crucial to protecting communities and territories. Mission-critical communication solutions are essential for enabling public safety operators to make informed and timely decisions, ensuring effective coordination of forces in the field.

The Leonardo–Baykar joint venture featured in the press

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:08:00 GMT

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17.06.2025

The Leonardo–Baykar joint venture featured in the press

The establishment of a joint venture between Leonardo and Baykar Technologies, focused on the development of remotely piloted systems technologies, was officially announced yesterday. The new company, named LBA Systems, follows the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the two companies last March.

Defense spending, Roberto Cingolani's view in The New York Times

Mon, 26 May 2025 07:36:00 GMT

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26.05.2025

Defense spending, Roberto Cingolani's view in The New York Times

An analysis by Lara Jakes and Steven Erlanger in The New York Times examines NATO's new approach and Italy’s position on Defense spending and emerging technologies, featuring insights from Roberto Cingolani, CEO and General Manager of Leonardo.

Leonardo technologies for the future of airspace at Airspace World 2025

Tue, 13 May 2025 11:00:00 GMT

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13.05.2025

Leonardo technologies for the future of airspace at Airspace World 2025

Airspace World 2025, the most important event dedicated to Air Traffic Control, opens today, 13 May, in Lisbon. Leonardo will showcase its latest innovations and solutions, with live demonstrations and discussions on digitisation, cross-domain interoperability and a global approach to airspace management.

Roberto Cingolani, at “Frame 2025 - Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:49:00 GMT

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30.01.2025

Roberto Cingolani, at “Frame 2025 - Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”

At the event “Frame 2025 - Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”, organised by “L'Economia del Corriere della Sera” and KPMG, Leonardo CEO and General Manager Roberto Cingolani emphasised the importance of developing infrastructures for ethical and sustainable artificial intelligence (AI). Among the speakers, called to discuss the role of human intelligence in driving AI technologies, was also present Luciano Floridi, Director of the Digital Ethics Center at Yale University and President of Leonardo Foundation ETS.

The Compliance Roadshow, for ethical leadership at the service of business

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:43:00 GMT

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03.12.2024

The Compliance Roadshow, for ethical leadership at the service of business

The Compliance Roadshow, a year-long training & awareness initiative launched by Leonardo to strengthen the culture of compliance in all the operational realities of the Group, ended on November 26. The path, divided into successive steps that involved the Corporate, the various business areas and the subsidiaries, highlighted how Leonardo considers ethics and compliance essential elements for doing business and creating value for all its stakeholders.

At COP29, Leonardo's solutions to combat climate change

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 07:30:00 GMT

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29.11.2024

At COP29, Leonardo's solutions to combat climate change

For the second year, Leonardo participated at the United Nations Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan. The event was an opportunity to illustrate the substantial contribution that advanced technological solutions, included in the company portfolio, can make on the decarbonisation of cities and territories in terms of climate adaptation and mitigation.

Leonardo Innovation Award, a “factory” of ideas and patents

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:52:00 GMT

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21.11.2024

Leonardo Innovation Award, a “factory” of ideas and patents

The 18th edition of the Innovation Award, open to all Leonardo employees, concluded this year with the awarding of the most innovative proposals and ideas for improving products, processes, systems and company services, within the Group's various business areas. An initiative that confirms itself as one of the drivers of the company's open innovation strategy, as well as a valuable source for the generation of patents.

Roberto Cingolani at “Il futuro è adesso”, a Domani newspaper event

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:13:00 GMT

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07.11.2024

Roberto Cingolani at “Il futuro è adesso”, a Domani newspaper event

Speaking at the Domani newspaper’s event in Rome, “Il futuro è adesso” (The future is now), Leonardo CEO and General Manager Roberto Cingolani explored the theme of digitalisation, explaining how the cyber component is increasingly crucial for industry and, more broadly, for citizens’ security.

Roberto Cingolani at Como Lake 2024

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 08:00:00 GMT

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21.10.2024

Roberto Cingolani at Como Lake 2024

The conflicts and instabilities characterising the geopolitical scenario show how new technologies have redesigned operational scenarios, with the traditional concept of Defence expanding towards global security. This was explained by Leonardo CEO and General Manager Roberto Cingolani, speaking at the second edition of Como Lake Conferences 2024, titled “The Great Challenge”.

For Leonardo alliances in Europe and a strong focus on cyber risk

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 07:54:00 GMT

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09.10.2024

For Leonardo alliances in Europe and a strong focus on cyber risk

Speaking on the opening day of Cybertech Europe 2024, Leonardo CEO and General Manager Roberto Cingolani and Co-General Manager Lorenzo Mariani described the Group's strategy in terms of European alliances and highlighted its growth targets in the cybersecurity sector. This was reported by Gianni Dragoni in “Il Sole 24 Ore”.