Leonardo to Revamp Italian Air Force’s Spartan Transport Fleet
Leonardo has received a contract to modernize the Italian Air Force’s C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft fleet. Under the agreement,...
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Italy, France Sign SAMP/T Air Defense System Contract
Italy and France have signed a joint production contract for the SAMP/T NG (New-Generation) air defense system. The Organisation for...
UK, Italy Agree to Reinforce Defense Cooperation at Rome Summit
The UK and Italy have agreed to enhance their defense cooperation at a summit in Rome. The joint statement of...
Ukraine Troops to Train on Franco-Italian Air Defense System
Ukraine announced it is sending service members to train on the Franco-Italian Samp-T air defense system after the countries announced...
France, Italy Order 700 Aster Air Defense Missiles for $2 Billion
France and Italy have jointly contracted Eurosam to deliver Aster air defense missiles for 2 billion euros ($2.18 billion). The...
Italy, Industry Partners Ink Sixth-Gen Jet Development for Global Combat Air Program
A Leonardo-led industry team has signed a contract to support Italy’s participation in the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP). Under...
Qatar’s 143-Meter ‘Al Fulk’ Landing Platform Dock Finally Launched
Italian shipbuilding firm Fincantieri has launched the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces’ 143-meter (469-feet) landing platform dock (LPD). A ceremony to...
Italy Confirms Sending Samp-T Air Defense System to Ukraine
Italy has confirmed it’s preparing to send the Samp-T air defense system to Ukraine. The Franco-Italian system will be part...
Austria Orders 18 More AW169M Utility Helicopters From Italy
The Austrian defense ministry has ordered 18 additional AW169M light utility helicopters from Italian aerospace firm Leonardo. The acquisition is...
Leonardo Inches Closer to Falco Xplorer Drone Certification
Italian defense firm Leonardo has completed the initial phase of flight testing for its latest Falco Xplorer remotely piloted aircraft...
