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Leopard Again for Italy
Land

Leopard Again for Italy

Italy steps further for new main battle tanks. In this context, a path similar to the past has been chosen.

GCAP Establishes the GIGO for Collaboration
Defence Politics Air Investment

GCAP Establishes the GIGO for Collaboration

Italy, Japan and the U.K. agreed on the next-generation Global Combat Air Programme GCAP in Tokyo, establishing the GIGO.

Milrem Robotics Combines THeMIS UGV with HITROLE
Unmanned Systems Weapon / Missile

Milrem Robotics Combines THeMIS UGV with HITROLE

Milrem Robotics’ Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), THeMIS, merges with Leonardo’s HITROLE remote weapons station.

Eurofighter Offers Typhoon Fighter Jets to Poland
Air Expo and Air Show

Eurofighter Offers Typhoon Fighter Jets to Poland

Leonardo promoted the Eurofighter Typhoon to the Polish government, which is modernising its air force.

Azerbaijan to Acquire Leonardo’s C-27J Spartan
Air

Azerbaijan to Acquire Leonardo’s C-27J Spartan

Italy and Azerbaijan have diversified their bilateral relations by adding defence to the area of cooperation.

Indonesia Commissions New Combat-Capable VVIP Class Ship
Navy / Maritime

Indonesia Commissions New Combat-Capable VVIP Class Ship

The Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) inaugurated its new combat-capable presidential ship, the KRI Bung Karno (369), on 01 June 2023.

Nigeria Approves the Supply of M-346FA
Air

Nigeria Approves the Supply of M-346FA

Nigeria has officially confirmed the purchase of 24 M-346FA Light Combat Aircraft. Nigeria's interest in the M-346FA has long been known.

Poland to acquire 22 AW101 Multi-role Helicopters for the Army
Air

Poland to acquire 22 AW101 Multi-role Helicopters for the Army

Poland announced it would acquire 22 AgustaWestland AW101 medium-lift multi-role helicopters.

MELTEM-III Maritime Patrol Aircraft Project Completed
Air Navy / Maritime

MELTEM-III Maritime Patrol Aircraft Project Completed

The MELTEM-III Project, signed between the Defence Industry Agency (SSB) and Italian Leonardo company, was completed with the delivery of the last aircraft.

Leonardo to Develop Upgrade Package for C-27J Aircraft
Air Modernisation

Leonardo to Develop Upgrade Package for C-27J Aircraft

Leonardo and the Air Force Armament and Airworthiness Directorate of the Defence Ministry signed a contract to upgrade the Air Force's C-27J Spartan fleet.

Leonardo to Produce Additional AW169M LUH
Air

Leonardo to Produce Additional AW169M LUH

Leonardo seals AW169M LUH Contract for Austria, expanding helicopter fleet. Italian Defence and Armaments Directorate ink deal.

First AW169 for Austria
Air

First AW169 for Austria

Austria has taken delivery of the first AW169 helicopter. The procurement process is carried out under G2G agreement between Italy and Austria.

Leonardo awarded a €690 million contract for the AW101/CH-149
Air

Leonardo awarded a €690 million contract for the AW101/CH-149

The Canadian Department of National Defence has awarded Leonardo a €690 million contract for the AW101/CH-149 "Cormorant" Mid-Life Upgrade (CMLU) Project.

Leonardo Completed the M-346 Trainer Delivery to Poland
Air

Leonardo Completed the M-346 Trainer Delivery to Poland

Leonardo has delivered the last batch of four M-346 Master aircraft to the Polish Air Force (PAF) . With this addition, the Polish Air Force operates 16 M-346s, making it the second largest user of these trainer jets in the European region.