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Indonesia Secures 12 Leonardo M-346F Light Fighters in $1 Billion Deal

Indonesia's Ministry of Defence has sealed a nearly $1 billion deal with Leonardo for 12 cutting-edge M-346F light combat aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the country's military modernization. This deal underscores the growing trust in Leonardo's capabilities, as noted by CEO Lorenzo Mariani.

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Drone on display with blurred exhibition hall background.

Leonardo-Baykar Venture Launches Drone Production

Get ready to take to the skies! The Leonardo-Baykar joint venture, LBA Systems, has officially launched drone production, unveiling a range of six cutting-edge systems at the Farnborough International Airshow.

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HGH Secures Surveillance Contract for Kuwait's Al Dorra OPVs

HGH has landed a major contract to equip Kuwait's Al Dorra offshore patrol vessels with its cutting-edge SPYNEL 360-degree infrared surveillance systems, further solidifying its partnership with Abu Dhabi Shipbuilding (ADSB). The advanced system will provide seamless coverage and be integrated into Leonardo's combat management system for enhanced situational awareness.

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Dignitaries stand beside a sleek M-346 jet trainer aircraft in a bright hangar.

Canada Pursues M-346 Trainer Aircraft in Boost to Aerospace Ties with Italy

Canada is taking its defence and security partnership with Italy to new heights with plans to purchase the advanced M-346 jet trainer aircraft, designed and built by Italian aerospace giant Leonardo. This move marks a significant milestone in the countries' growing collaboration, with formal negotiations now underway.

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Technicians gather around a partially assembled helicopter at a production hangar.

Leonardo Accelerates AW249 Combat Helicopter Production for Italian Army

Leonardo is revving up production of its cutting-edge AW249 combat helicopter, with plans to deliver 17 units to the Italian Army by 2028. The company is in advanced talks with the Italian Ministry of Defense to expand the program, which could see a total of 48 helicopters built to meet the Army's needs.

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Italy Ousts Leonardo CEO Amidst Rapid Growth Push

In a shocking move, Italy is set to oust Leonardo's CEO, Roberto Cingolani, just three weeks after he unveiled an ambitious five-year growth plan, leaving many to wonder what sparked the sudden change. The swift decision raises questions about the company's future, particularly given its recent major progress.

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