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Leonardo UK CEO sees potential CCA role, but wary of funding

Clive Higgins told Breaking Defense the firm would likely pitch its experience in sensors and EW, but also saw an opening for drones developed with a Turkish partner.

European tank-maker KNDS postpones IPO due to ‘market volatility’

“KNDS and its shareholders will continue to monitor the capital markets conditions closely and stand ready to resume the IPO process as soon as market conditions allow,” said the European firm.

Drones, fighters, armored vehicles: Highlights from the UK’s Defence Investment Plan

Beyond top line spending, one of the leading takeaways from the DIP is the clear push to acquire and field autonomous systems, underpinned by a £5 billion investment in the technology, which includes plans for a "hybrid navy."

UK industry team looks to miniaturize DragonFire laser for Type 45 destroyer debut

Based on a 2027 target, the UK is set to become the first European NATO nation to operationally deploy novel, laser directed energy technology.

War robots invade Eurosatory 2026 as interest grows in UGVs after use in Ukraine

Ukrainian firms, especially, showed off combat-proven unmanned ground vehicles, but at least one experts isn't convinced of a wider use-case, yet.

Canada opens negotiations on M-346 trainer aircraft

The news comes as Canada continued to debate whether to finalize a large procurement of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, or add in a procurement of Saab-made Gripen jets

European manufacturers unveil new main battle tank variants at Eurosatory

KNDS showcased its new CaPINT MBT for the first time on Monday, advertised as a gap-filler to replace France’s aging Leclerc fleet, which is expected to be retired around 2037. 

Leonardo in ‘advanced’ talks to expand Italian Army’s AW249 combat helicopter fleet

One of the use-cases envisaged for the platform could be to “fly at high-speed and low-level in order to penetrate deep into enemy territory,” Marco Marinoni, head of the AH-249 acquisition program in the Italian Army, said. 

FCAS uncertainty and transatlantic upheaval: What to expect at the Berlin Air Show

Over 750 exhibitors from 37 countries are expected to display their equipment, say organizers, but the New Generation Fighter (NGF) aircraft, the centerpiece of FCAS, is not scheduled to make an appearance.

Lockheed Martin UK-led consortium unveils GBAD concept for NATO

While company representatives were tight-lipped about the exact technical details of their offering, they explained that a flexible, software-based system would allow individual member-nations to connect their sensors to another nation’s command nodes.

Leonardo reports 31% surge in new orders in Q1 as CEO departs

The defense boss highlighted that revenues reached €4.5 billion in the first three months of the year — a 7 percent increase over 2025 —  with a total backlog reaching €57 billion.

EXCLUSIVE: Lockheed exits Navy trainer aircraft competition

After the surprise move, the field of competitors for the Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System has now narrowed to SNC, Boeing, and Textron Aviation Defense in partnership with Leonardo.

NHIndustries inks contract for NH90 Block 2 study in support of future tech

NHIndustries will provide “multiple evolution options” to NATO and nations involved in the Block 2 study, aligned to “respective operational requirements,” said the manufacturer.

Italy set to remove Leonardo CEO, despite major growth

The plan to oust Roberto Cingolani came only three weeks after the official presented his ambitious 2026-2030 industrial plan in Rome.