Otokar and FNSS Join Brazilian Marines’ Tank Tender
Tulpar in light tank configuration with 120 mm turret and KAPLAN MT medium tank with 105 mm turret are on the table for the Brazilian Marines’ future tanks.
leonardo News
Land
Navy / Maritime
Expo and Air Show
Unmanned Systems
Minister of ROK’s DAPA Visits Baykar’s Head Facility
ROK’s Defence Acquisition and Programme Administration (DAPA) Minister, H.E. Seok Jong-gun, visited Baykar’s Özdemir Bayraktar National Technology Centre.
Navy / Maritime
Italy receives ninth FREMM frigate ‘Spartaco Schergat’
As Italy approaches the completion of its 10-ship FREMM fleet under the French OCCAR-led naval modernisation initiative, an ASW-configured frigate is delivered.
E/W
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
Leonardo Teases Its Sensors and EW Systems for Baykar’s UAVs
Leonardo has published its avionics for Baykar’s UAV platforms, including EO/IR, radar, IRST, and electronic warfare systems, in its Industrial Plan 2025.
Air
Investment
Unmanned Systems
Engine and Transmission
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Baykar-Leonardo JV Paves a Way Into the European Market
The year 2024 ended with Baykar acquiring Piaggio Aerospace, but 2025 has begun with something on a larger scale: a joint venture between Baykar and Leonardo.
Investment
Unmanned Systems
Leonardo and Baykar established JV for Unmanned Technologies
Leonardo and Baykar signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a joint venture for UAS, where Baykar will provide the platform and Leonardo’s payloads.
Air
Italy Orders 17 New Leonardo AW249 Attack Helicopters
Italy has officially placed an order for 17 Leonardo AW249 attack helicopters as part of its ongoing efforts to modernise its rotary-wing combat fleet.
Bilateral Relations
Leonardo Looks Forward for Cooperation with Baykar
Following Baykar’s acquisition of the Italian aerospace firm Piaggio Aerospace, cooperation with Leonardo might be the next step in Turkish-Italian ties.
Investment
Bilateral Relations
Urso:Piaggio Aerospace’s Sale is an Opportunity with Turkiye
Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso, states that the sale of Piaggio Aerospace to Baykar brings cooperation opportunities with Turkiye.
Land
Bangladesh in Talks for OTOKAR’s TULPAR Light Tank
Bangladesh’s potential acquisition of TULPAR in the new light tank configuration was brought up in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs press briefing.
Air
Leonardo Tries to Convince Madrid for M-346 over Hürjet
Italian Leonardo tries to convince Spain to choose its M-346 jet advanced trainer aircraft over the Turkish Aerospace’s Hürjet according to InfoDefensa.
Land
Italy to Acquire Iveco–Oto Melara’s 76 VBM PLUS Vehicles
The Italian Ministry of Defence has inked a contract with the Iveco-Oto Melara (CIO) joint venture to purchase 76 VBM PLUS vehicles for the Armed Forces.
Air
Austria to Acquire Light Combat Aircraft from Italy
Austria has begun negotiations to purchase 12 M-346FA Light Combat Aircraft from Italy to modernise its air force by replacing retired 40 Saab 105 aircraft.
Air
Italy Follows Spain by Ordering 24 Eurofighter Jets
Leonardo stated that Italy will purchase 24 Eurofighter jets for its air force after the chiefs of Eurofighter and NETMA signed the contract.
Air
GCAP Partners Form a Joint Venture for Fighter Development
Partner countries of the Global Combat Air Programme have formed a joint venture to develop the future fighter jet.
Air
Algeria Shows Interest in AW249 Attack Helicopters
Algeria is reportedly interested in acquiring seven of Leonardo’s newest AW249 Fenice attack helicopters for use by the Algerian Air Force.
