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Jan- 2023 -

9 January

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Detachment, attached to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command, fire the Marine Air Defense Integrated System Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle during a live-fire range in southwest Asia Feb. 18, 2019. The MADIS is the first vehicle to utilize kinetic and non-kinetic measures to disable Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is specifically designed to be capable of deploying aviation, ground, and logistics forces forward at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jack C. Howell)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army to Receive Additional Anti-Drone Systems From Leonardo

Leonardo DRS has secured a task order to deliver additional counter-unmanned aircraft systems to the US Army.

Dec- 2022 -

27 December

Air

Falco Xplorer remotely piloted aircraft system

Alie Peter Neil Galeon

Leonardo Inches Closer to Falco Xplorer Drone Certification

Italian defense firm Leonardo completed the initial phase of flight testing for its latest Falco Xplorer remotely piloted aircraft system.

27 December

Americas

Joe Saballa

US Navy Procures 26 More TH-73A ‘Thrasher’ Helicopters for $110M

The US Navy has ordered 26 additional TH-73A ‘Thrasher’ helicopters from Leonardo as part of a $110-million agreement.

27 December

Air

A Royal Canadian Air Force CH-149 Cormorant helicopter aircrew from 442 Transport and rescue squadron from 19 Wing Comox in British Columbia, Canada, land at Air Station Astoria in Warrenton, Oregon, Dec. 7, 2022. During the aircrew’s visit they were provided a tour of the air station and participated in joint search and rescue training. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Travis Magee)

Rojoef Manuel

Canadian CH-149 Cormorant Fleet to Receive Mid-Life Upgrades

Canada has contracted CAE and Leonardo UK to provide mid-life upgrades for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CH-149 Cormorant helicopter fleet.

23 December

Europe

Joe Saballa

Austria Receives First Italian-Made AW169M Light Utility Helicopter

Austria’s Ministry of Defence has taken delivery of its first AW169M light utility helicopter from Italian defense firm Leonardo.

21 December

Air

Alie Peter Neil Galeon

Polish Air Force Receives Final Batch of Leonardo Advanced Jet Trainers

Leonardo completed the delivery of M-346 advanced trainer aircraft to the Polish Air Force, boosting Poland’s fleet to 16.

7 December

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Tactical Sighting Systems to Receive Next-Gen Sensors

The US Army has awarded Leonardo DRS $39.5 million to provide third-generation forward-looking infrared sensors for tactical sighting systems.

7 December

Europe

Joe Saballa

Leonardo Completes Delivery of NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter to Italy

The Italian Army has received all 60 NH90 tactical transport helicopters it ordered from local aerospace firm Leonardo.

6 December

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

UK, Defense Partners Trial AI Recognition to Increase Target Information

The UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has teamed up with industry partners to trial AI recognition technologies at Salisbury Plain.

Nov- 2022 -

28 November

Americas

Joe Saballa

US OKs Fielding BriteCloud Miniaturized Decoy on F-16 Fighters

The US Air National Guard has approved Leonardo’s BriteCloud 218 miniaturized decoy for its F-16 fighter aircraft.

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