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The successful Leonardo C-27J Spartan sheds its skin with Next Generation update to reach new performance heights

The first C-27J in the new configuration will be delivered to an undisclosed customer in 2021.

Leonardo has begun the final testing of the C-27J Next Generation which features new equipment, a new avionics system and advanced aerodynamic devices, these will enhance the existing high performance of the ai... Read More...

Italian Air Force takes delivery of its final and most advanced Eurofighter Typhoon, core of the Italian and European defence system

Taking off from Leonardo’s plant in Caselle (Turin), the final and most advanced Eurofighter Typhoon of the Italian Air Force was handed over during a ceremony today becoming one of the defence aircraft assigne... Read More...

[Video] Leonardo demonstrates helicopter-UAV teaming in the UK with its AW159 Wildcat

This is the first time such an integrated capability has been demonstrated in the UK on a military aircraft

On 17th September, Leonardo successfully demonstrated unique integrated capabilities between a manned aircraft and an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). This took place in the UK during Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM... Read More...

First NH-90 helicopter for SAR missions delivered to Spanish Air Force

NHIndustries and its Partner Companies (Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo and Fokker) have delivered the first NH90 to the Spanish Air Force that will boost their search and rescue (SAR) and combat search and rescue... Read More...

Leonardo Electronic Warfare capability at the heart of Royal Air Force swarming drones capability demonstration

Leonardo, working in partnership with the Royal Air Force’s Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO), have together successfully conducted a live trial of a swarming drones capability. During the demo, a number of small... Read More...

Leonardo delivers its first AW169 basic training helicopter to the Italian Army Aviation

Leonardo announced today the delivery of the first of two AW169 basic training twin engine helicopters to the Italian Army during an official ceremony held at the 2nd Rgt. AVES ‘Sirio’ based in Lamezia Terme in... Read More...

M-345 italian Leonardo’s new training aircraft certified and ready for the global market

Leonardo is pleased to announce that the DAAA (Directorate for Air Armaments and Airworthiness), the Italian Ministry of Defence’s Certification Authority, has issued the "Initial Certification" for Leonardo's ... Read More...

The new USAF helicopter MH-139 Grey Wolf begins testing

The Air Force’s newest helicopter, the MH-139A Grey Wolf, completed its first combined test flight on Feb. 11. With a Boeing pilot in command, this test flight allowed the Air Force its first in-flight look at ... Read More...

Gulf Helicopters launch customer for italian helicopter Leonardo AW-189K

Leonardo is strengthening its leading position in the super medium helicopter market by announcing the launch customer for the all new AW189K variant. Gulf Helicopters of Qatar, a major force in the offshore t... Read More...

Italian Leonardo’s Falco Xplorer drone aicraft completes first flight

The new Falco Xplorer remotely piloted system offers strategic surveillance capabilities for military and civilian customers

Leonardo has announced the maiden flight of its new Falco Xplorer drone aircraft. Falco Xplorer S/N0001 took off from Trapani Air Force base on January 15, cruised over the Gulf of Trapani in a dedicated fly zo... Read More...

US Navy chooses Leonardo’s italian TH-73 as the new training helicopter

Leonardo awarded a 176.472.608 USD contract for 32 TH-73A helicopters by U.S. Department of Defense

Leonardo, through AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corp., has been awarded a firm-fixed-price contract valued at USD 176,472,608 for the production and delivery of 32 TH-73A helicopters, initial spares, support and ... Read More...

Leonardo unveils new radar sensing technology for Tempest future combat air system

The new radar technology is four times more accurate than existing sensors. The Tempest program calls for the first aircraft to enter service in 2035

Leonardo UK has demonstrated the performance of a new radar receiver/warner technology as part of its on-going development work for Tempest, the next generation combat air project which will see the UK, Italy a... Read More...

Leonardo displays the AW149 helicopter at the DSEI 2019 exhibition in London

Leonardo proposes the AW149 on the international market to operators who are considering replacing their now obsolete fleets of multi-role helicopters

At the DSEI 2019 exhibition, Leonardo displays its latest-generation medium-lift AW149 helicopter. The modern, reliable and cost-effective aircraft is rapidly configurable to meet a wide range of military missi... Read More...

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