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.
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From emerging data networks to missile tracking and cyber resilience, Breaking Defense’s latest eBook brings together essential reporting on the evolving role of satellites in national security.
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.
Italy set to sign off on Turkish TB3 drone order within months, says Baykar CEO
Italy is set to become the first European operator of the TB3, beyond Turkey.
Norway floats additional $11.8B in defense spending through 2035, cancels drone program
The new funding is set to go directly toward the acquisition of new F-35 fifth generation fighter jet integrated Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile – Extended Range (AARGM-ER) munitions, and stiffen the pace of big ticket submarine and frigate procurements.
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Leonardo to launch Michelangelo air defense dome test in Ukraine
Leonardo expects its air defense system to draw €21 billion in new business opportunities by 2035, an executive said.
UK awards Leonardo $1.3B AW149 New Medium Helicopter contract
The new AW149 fleet is desperately needed to plug a rotary capability gap left by retirement of the Puma HC2 fleet in March 2025.
Saudi Arabia expands naval capabilities with four C-27J maritime patrol aircraft
Delivery of the first batch of C-27 J MPAs to the Royal Saudi Naval Forces is expected to commence in 2029.
Indonesia signs Letter of Intent to close in on Leonardo M-346 order
"The parties will now move into the next stage of discussions, intended to achieve a procurement contract signing soon,” said Italian defense firm Leonardo.
BAE Systems lands $610 million contract for advanced Eurofighter radars
The radar is expected to enter service at the end of the decade, said BAE, with the new contract coming after several years of development and testing.
US-European relations will define the next year: 2026 preview
Transatlantic political turbulence could disrupt orders from European customers for US defense equipment over the long term, but if the last year is anything to go by, business is likely to be relatively predictable.
European defense firm KNDS targets 2026 for dual stock exchange listing
The firm, a joint venture between Germany's Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and France's Nexter, amassed an order intake of €11.2 billion ($13.1 billion) in 2024.
Inside six helo companies gunning for the Army’s Flight School Next program
With Flight School Next, the Army is looking to shake up the way it acquires both the aircraft and the curriculum.