Leonardo

The U.S. Air Force will begin receiving technical data on the Boeing-Leonardo MH-139 helicopter beginning this fall.

The SkyAlyne partnership between CAE and KF Aerospace was selected over a rival proposal from the Babcock Leonardo Canada Aircrew Training team.

Leonardo UK and its U.S.-based subsidiary, Leonardo Electronics US, signed a memorandum of understanding with SNC.

Israeli company Elbit Systems says the contract—with an unnamed Asia-Pacific customer for modification of two ATR 72s—spans a five-year period.

The integration of new radars into the Eurofighter Typhoon looks set to bring a step change in the platform’s capability.

Officials hope investments such as Radar 2 may encourage Eurofighter Typhoon export customers such as Saudi Arabia to sign on the dotted line for more fighters.

Global defense demand remains robust with $252 billion worth of allied contract awards expected over the next 24 months, according to investment bank Jefferies.

The service is investing in new ISR, UAS and combat air capabilities as it prepares for a new era of data-driven defense.

After years of neglect, the service sees movement toward modernization.

Airbus and Leonardo are teaming up to offer pilot training using Leonardo’s M-346 jet trainer.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

Leonardo’s new CEO Roberto Cingolani is undertaking a restructuring of the Italian aerospace and defense company.

The defense cooperation mechanisms of the European Union and European Commission appear to be driving nations to cooperate more closely.

The new-configuration Hero rotary-wing uncrewed air system unveiled by Leonardo Helicopters has a maximum takeoff weight of 250 kg and a new payload bay.

The Malaysian helicopter operator also inked a deal with Leonardo for five more AW139 twin-engine helicopters at the LIMA Exhibition in Langkawi.

Boeing has delivered four of the six aircraft ordered under the research, development, test and evaluation contract, with two more set to come this summer.

The spacecraft will be designed to perform a wide range of robotic operations on existing satellites.

European missile manufacturer MBDA has conducted the first Common Anti-Air Modular Missile-Extended Range (CAMM-ER) missile firings.

Liebherr and Safran have joined the growing list of suppliers for the Eurodrone medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) uncrewed aircraft system (UAS).

BAE Systems will fit Radar 2 into a development aircraft ready for initial flight tests planned for next year.

Eurofighter GmbH, the joint venture that coordinates the multinational Eurofghter Typhoon program, has a new CEO.

The £656 million ($822 million) contract was awarded to BAE Systems on April 14.

The country’s latest military programming law was presented to the Council of Ministers on April 4.

Roberto Cingolani has been put forward to succeed Alessandro Profumo as Leonardo CEO.

Helicopter lessor LCI has been bolstered by investment from Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co.