The Italian Navy is preparing to integrate the Bayraktar TB3 onto the aircraft carrier Cavour, marking a major step in its carrier-based unmanned aviation capability.

British defense media claims that the first Eurofighter Typhoon jets to be delivered to Türkiye may be equipped with Leonardo’s ECRS Mk0 AESA radar.

Leonardo plans to begin MUM-T demonstrations with Baykar’s KIZILELMA in mid-2026. The M-346F LCA will serve as the control and test platform.

Italian defense giant Leonardo has acquired the defense unit including Iveco Defence Vehicles and the ASTRA brand in a deal valued at €1.7 billion.

Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani said the medium-class UAVs being developed with Baykar are expected to emerge in April, addressing strong demand for European-certified drones.

The first medium-class UAVs developed under the Baykar–Leonardo partnership will complete assembly in April. The program is progressing ahead of schedule.

The United Kingdom has initiated a $608 million radar upgrade program for its Eurofighter Typhoon fleet, aiming to significantly enhance air defense, threat detection, and targeting capabilities.

Leonardo has signed a 2026–2028 logistics and simulator support contract for Italy’s C-27J Spartan fleet, ensuring peak operational efficiency and readiness.