Leonardo S.p.A. is an Italian multinational specializing in aerospace, defense and security systems. The company’s core activities encompass the design, development and production of helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, aerostructures, radars, electronic warfare equipment, cybersecurity solutions and space systems. Leonardo serves both government and commercial customers, offering integrated solutions for air traffic management, border control, secure communications and intelligence gathering.
Originally established in 1969 as Finmeccanica through the consolidation of state-owned aerospace and defense firms, the company adopted the Leonardo name in 2017 in tribute to the Italian polymath Leonardo da Vinci. Over its history, the group has expanded through targeted acquisitions and partnerships, including AgustaWestland in rotary-wing aviation and Alenia Aermacchi in military and training aircraft.
Leonardo operates across more than 150 countries, with major industrial and research sites in Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States. In North America, the company’s U.S. subsidiary, Leonardo DRS, develops advanced naval systems, land-based radars and soldier electronics. The group also maintains a strong presence in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America, supporting multinational defense programmes and civil aviation projects.
Under the leadership of CEO Alessandro Profumo and Chairman Gianni De Gennaro, Leonardo continues to invest in digital transformation, artificial intelligence and unmanned systems. The company emphasizes sustainability and technological innovation as it pursues long-term contracts with allied governments and commercial partners worldwide.
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