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Italy Acquires First AW249 Phoenix Combat Helicopters for Army

Italy has procured the first batch of AW249 Fenice (Phoenix) attack helicopters from Leonardo as part of the country’s rotor wing modernization program for the army.

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UK to Award New Medium Helicopter Contract Later This Year

The UK Ministry of Defence is planning to award the prime contract for its New Medium Helicopter program in 2025.

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Leonardo, UK Debut Uncrewed Rotorcraft ‘Proteus’ Demonstrator Design

The UK Ministry of Defence’s Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), Royal Navy, and Leonardo have unveiled the design of “Proteus,” an uncrewed rotorcraft demonstrator.

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Austria to Invest $1 Billion in 12 Italian Master Jets

Austria is investing $1.043 billion to acquire 12 M-346 Master combat aircraft from Italian aerospace company Leonardo, replacing the army’s decommissioned Saab 105 jets.

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After Spain, Italy Buys 24 Additional Eurofighter Typhoon Jets

The Italian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract to acquire up to 24 additional Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft for the Italian Air Force.

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Slovenia Receives Second C-27J Spartan Transport Aircraft

Slovenia has received the second C-27J Spartan transport aircraft, assigned to the 15th Aviation Wing of the Slovenian Armed Forces.

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UK, Italy, Japan to Develop Next-Generation Fighter Jet

The UK, Italy, and Japan on Friday launched a joint venture to develop a supersonic next-generation fighter jet by 2035, replacing the Eurofighter Typhoon.

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MBDA, Leonardo to Develop Laser-Based Counter-Drone System

MBDA Italia and Leonardo have signed a memorandum of understanding for the co-development of a laser-based counter-drone system for the Italian Navy.

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Spanish Eurofighter Flies With ECRS Radar for First Time

A Spanish Eurofighter Typhoon jet equipped with the European Common Radar System E-Scan radar has conducted its first test flight.

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Malaysia Rents Leonardo Helicopters for Military

Kuala Lumpur has awarded Italian defense firm Leonardo a contract to lease helicopters to the Malaysian Armed Forces.

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