Ukraine
Leonardo Opens Ukraine Subsidiary for Defense R&D Expansion
Leonardo has established a Kyiv subsidiary focused on defense R&D, expanding its direct presence in Ukraine as European industry deepens local cooperation.
Leonardo
Italy
Italy’s Defense Market Set for Sustained Growth Through 2035 as Procurement Spending Accelerates
Italy is expected to expand defense spending steadily over the next decade, with procurement and modernization programs driving growth across the aerospace, naval, land, and digital domains. The outlook reflects Rome’s commitment to NATO capability targets and major industrial programs.
Italy
Italy Signals Possible Withdrawal From EU Defense Fund Dispute
Italy has warned it could withdraw from a European Union defense financing initiative amid disagreements linked to energy sector policies and industrial priorities.
Italy
Italy Appoints MBDA Executive Mariani as New Leonardo CEO
Italy’s government has selected an executive from missile manufacturer MBDA to lead Leonardo. The move signals a shift in leadership at the state-controlled defense group amid broader industrial and strategic considerations.
Italy
KNDS and Leonardo Join Forces on New Mobile Artillery System for Italy
KNDS and Leonardo have agreed to jointly develop a new mobile artillery system, combining KNDS artillery technology with Leonardo’s protected wheeled platform for Italy’s upcoming army procurement programme.
Turkey
Turkey Signs $10.7 Billion Deal With the U.K. for 20 Eurofighter Typhoon Jets
Turkey has signed a $10.7 billion agreement with the U.K. to purchase 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets, marking a major step in defense cooperation and revitalizing Turkey’s air force ahead of the Kaan fighter rollout.
Europe’s Defense Industry Poised for Decade of Double-Digit Growth, Redburn Forecasts
Europe’s rearmament push is fueling a decade-long boom for its defense industry, with revenues forecast to grow 10.5% to 11.5% annually as nations meet NATO’s 2035 targets. Germany and Eastern Europe lead the surge, while fiscal strains and politics could test the continent’s resolve.