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Italy shuffles Leonardo leadership, naming MBDA veteran to push hard‑defense strategy
business5 hours ago

Italy shuffles Leonardo leadership, naming MBDA veteran to push hard‑defense strategy

Italy replaced Leonardo's CEO Roberto Cingolani with Lorenzo Mariani, a veteran of MBDA, signaling a shift toward traditional hard‑defense and missiles as global conflicts intensify. Cingolani had overseen share price gains and cyber/digital initiatives; the government gave no public explanation for the move, and Leonardo's shares slid on the news.

Saudi Arabia Expands Maritime Patrol Capabilities with Armed C-27Js
defense1 month ago

Saudi Arabia Expands Maritime Patrol Capabilities with Armed C-27Js

Saudi Arabia will receive four C-27J tactical airlifters outfitted for armed maritime patrols with torpedoes, anti-ship missiles and depth charges, plus a dedicated mission suite and sensors for surface and undersea tracking. The aircraft can be reconfigured to standard transports, with deliveries expected to begin in 2029. This follows earlier C-27J purchases for firefighting and medevac, and Leonardo notes a potential MC-27 special-forces variant around 2029–30; possible weapons include the Marte-ER anti-ship missile and MU-90 torpedo amid a recent Saudi deal with WASS for MU-90.

Portugal braced for Leonardo as second storm tests recovery efforts
world2 months ago

Portugal braced for Leonardo as second storm tests recovery efforts

Portugal braces for storm Leonardo, expected to bring heavy rain, winds up to 95 km/h and waves over 11 metres, days after deadly Kristin; authorities urge residents to stockpile 72 hours of supplies and follow safety advice as orange alerts cover several districts and the Azores face red warnings, with the system sweeping across the country midweek.