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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.

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 new AW249 in the air for the first operational exercise

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 08:30:00 GMT

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20.09.2024

The new AW249 in the air for the first operational exercise

One of the Italian Army’s new AW249 exploration and escort helicopters participated for the first time in an operational exercise, Stella Alpina 2024, held on 18 September at Lake Fedaia (Trento, Italy). The rotorcraft is a pre-production model currently involved in AW249 programme development activities.

Leonardo leading EU Defence

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 06:42:00 GMT

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18.07.2024

Leonardo leading EU Defence

With the Emissary (European Military Integrated Space Situational Awareness and Recognition capabilitY) and E-CUAS (European Counter Unmanned Aerial System) projects, Leonardo is leading two of the main EU initiatives dedicated to Space and air defence. Marco Leardi's special issue on “Il Giornale” recounts the Group's technological contribution to Space surveillance and the counter-drone field.

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.

Allied drones for rescue operations. The hi-tech aircraft developed in Pisa

Thu, 30 May 2024 05:55:00 GMT

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30.05.2024

Allied drones for rescue operations. The hi-tech aircraft developed in Pisa

In rescue operations for the safety of citizens, infrastructures and territories, remotely piloted systems make it possible to maximise the efficiency and speed of interventions while minimising the risks for the personnel involved. This is the background to the AWHero, which Leonardo is developing and producing in Pisa since 2019. The rotary-wing drone and the site's activities are described in the special article in Il Tirreno.

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.

Technology supporting critical infrastructure, agriculture and security

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:30:00 GMT

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26.02.2024

Technology supporting critical infrastructure, agriculture and security

Farms, infrastructure, energy networks, and logistics hubs: global monitoring is increasingly becoming a resource for companies and institutions to ensure the safety, quality, and efficiency of services and products. This is the topic of an in-depth article in Corriere della Sera, which highlights Leonardo’s commitment with three articles on the potential offered by the use of drones and artificial intelligence in security, agriculture, and construction.

Rapporti. Industria aerospaziale

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMT

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	05.12.2023 Rapporti. Industria aerospaziale

Leonardo focuses on technology, data and digitisation at Le Bourget

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 07:45:00 GMT

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15.06.2023

Leonardo focuses on technology, data and digitisation at Le Bourget

With 51,000 employees worldwide, Leonardo designs, manufactures and integrates advanced technological solutions for helicopters, electronics, aircraft, cyber & security and space, and partners with leading international programmes in the sector. The company has strategic manufacturing capabilities in Italy, the UK, Poland, the US and Israel, operating through subsidiaries, joint ventures and investments.

Towards an Advanced Air Mobility ecosystem

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 13:22:00 GMT

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06.06.2023

Towards an Advanced Air Mobility ecosystem

With the new ‘Super Sumeri’ test cycle, Leonardo and its partners continue testing technologies that will enable airborne logistics operations and innovative drone-based services.

‘GCAP Acceleration Initiative’ an open innovation project launched to support development of future system of systems

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 09:08:00 GMT

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12.04.2023

‘GCAP Acceleration Initiative’ an open innovation project launched to support development of future system of systems

The opening, until 19 May, of over 40 technology exploration calls, in an open innovation approach, allows the proposal of innovative solutions for the ‘GCAP Acceleration Initiative’ launched by the Italian Ministry of Defence and promoted in partnership with Cefriel - Milan Polytechnic University’s Centre for Digital Innovation, AIAD - National Organisation of Italian Companies for Aerospace, Defence and Security - Leonardo, as a strategic partner of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) programme, and the leading companies in the industry domains, Avio Aero, Elettronica, and MBDA Italia.

The value of the European defence industry and its contribution to security and development

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 07:47:00 GMT

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30.11.2022

The value of the European defence industry and its contribution to security and development

Brussels was the location for a European debate on the themes of defence, security and the role of industrial players in the sector. In a Europe shocked by the war in Ukraine and at a time when the majority of countries in the 'old continent' are announcing increased budgets for military spending budgets, companies in the Aerospace, Defence and Security (AD&S) sector are questioning how to develop the capabilities and technologies they need to operate in a totally new international context compared to a few months ago.

Leonardo’s Technological Leadership at the Service of EU Common Defence

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:26:00 GMT

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13.10.2022

Leonardo’s Technological Leadership at the Service of EU Common Defence

Leonardo reaffirms its position as a global leader in the Aerospace, Defence and Security industries, playing a driving role in key strategic cooperation initiatives and the technological cycles of the future.

Skills and open innovation: young researchers compete in the Leonardo Drone Contest

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 08:03:00 GMT

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05.10.2022

Skills and open innovation: young researchers compete in the Leonardo Drone Contest

Will drones be able to fly guided by artificial intelligence? A competition between six Italian university teams in the third edition of this event organised by Leonardo.

Scenario Futuro, third longform: focus on precision agriculture

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 07:31:00 GMT

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15.09.2022

Scenario Futuro, third longform: focus on precision agriculture

Online the third episode of the Italian Tech longform series “Scenario Futuro”, dedicated to precision agriculture. At the centre of this episode the services and solutions of Leonardo and its joint ventures for monitoring the crop growth cycle in all its phases, from ploughing to sowing to harvesting.

Leonardo at MSPO: the multi-domain European partner for Polish defence

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:28:00 GMT

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06.09.2022

Leonardo at MSPO: the multi-domain European partner for Polish defence

Leonardo is participating at MSPO, the International Defence Industry Exhibition held between 6th-9th September 2022 in Kielce, Poland. Over the four days of the exhibition, Leonardo is showcasing its most innovative solutions in the fields of aeronautics, helicopters, uncrewed systems and electronics in the defence domain.

Scenario Futuro: ItalianTech launches a series of longform stories on Leonardo technology, with Franco Ongaro appearing in the PianetaB podcast

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:30:00 GMT

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30.08.2022

Scenario Futuro: ItalianTech launches a series of longform stories on Leonardo technology, with Franco Ongaro appearing in the PianetaB podcast

The Repubblica Group’s content hub launches a new series on digital transformation as the core element of the development strategies of the future with a multimedia article on davinci-1 HPC

Medical transport by drones: Lazio Region and ENAC sign memorandum of understanding

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:01:00 GMT

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05.07.2022

Medical transport by drones: Lazio Region and ENAC sign memorandum of understanding

Aeroporti di Roma and Leonardo stage demonstrations flight at Fiumicino airport for the transportation of medicines, plasma, organs and medical devices with drones. With the Memorandum of Understanding just signed between the Region and Enac - Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), as part of the promotion of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), Lazio is leading the way in the experimentation that will start in 2023.

From Wired Italia: “Leonardo è partner di Skydweller Aero per il primo aereo solare a volo autonomo”

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:09:00 GMT

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	08.03.2022 From Wired Italia: “Leonardo è partner di Skydweller Aero per il primo aereo solare a volo autonomo”