Leonardo S.p.A. is an Italian aerospace, defense and security company serving government and commercial customers worldwide. The company develops and supplies aircraft, helicopters, defense electronics, cybersecurity solutions, space systems and other technologies used for national security, public safety and industrial applications.
Its principal activities include the design and manufacture of military and civil helicopters, training and combat aircraft, airborne and naval systems, radar and sensors, command-and-control platforms, unmanned systems and secure communications equipment. Leonardo also participates in major international programs, including the Eurofighter Typhoon and the F-35 fighter aircraft, and provides satellite-related products and services through its space operations and partnerships.
Leonardo traces its roots to Italy’s state-owned aerospace and defense businesses and was known as Finmeccanica until adopting the Leonardo name in 2016. Headquartered in Rome, the company operates through a broad international industrial and research network, with customers and projects across Europe, North America, the Middle East and other global markets. Roberto Cingolani has served as the company’s chief executive officer since 2023.
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