Leonardo (OTCMKTS:FINMY) is a global aerospace, defence and security company headquartered in Rome, Italy. Formed through the rebranding of Finmeccanica in 2017, the company draws its name and inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci to underscore its focus on innovation and technological excellence. Since its origins in 1948 as a state‐owned engineering group, Leonardo has grown through a series of strategic acquisitions and partnerships to become one of Europe’s largest defence contractors and a key supplier to both military and commercial customers worldwide.
The company’s Aeronautics division designs, develops and manufactures a broad range of platforms, including military transport aircraft, trainer jets and unmanned aerial systems. Its Helicopters business, under the AgustaWestland brand, produces civil and military rotorcraft such as the AW139 intermediate twin‐engine helicopter and the AW101 multi‐role model. Leonardo also participates in major international programmes, providing components and systems for platforms like the Eurofighter Typhoon and the F-35 Lightning II.
In addition to air systems, Leonardo is a leading provider of defence electronics and cybersecurity solutions. Its Electronics, Defence & Security Systems division supplies radar and sensor systems, naval combat management solutions and missile technologies. The company’s Cyber & Security branch offers secure communications, identity management services and network protection tools, while its Space division delivers satellite platforms, payloads and launch systems for both civil and defence applications.
Leonardo serves a diverse customer base across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. Its major clients include national armed forces, government agencies and commercial airlines. Under the leadership of CEO Alessandro Profumo, Leonardo continues to pursue a strategy of innovation, focusing on digital transformation, autonomous systems and expanded global partnerships to meet evolving security and mobility demands.
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