Italian multinational defense, aerospace, and security company producing aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, missiles, and electronic systems.
| Ownership | Public |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| Headquarters | 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy |
| Region | EUROPE |
| Listed | LDO · Borsa Italiana |
Leonardo is one of Europe's largest defense contractors, operating across defense systems, helicopters, aircraft, space, and cybersecurity. The company serves military and civilian customers globally with a strong focus on UAV and unmanned systems development.
Leonardo maintains significant R&D capabilities and operates multiple divisions including Leonardo Helicopters, Leonardo Aircraft, and Leonardo Electronics. The company is publicly traded and headquartered in Rome, Italy.
Leonardo was formed in 2000 through the merger of Finmeccanica and other Italian defense entities, evolving into a major European defense prime with operations spanning aerospace, defense electronics, and security systems.