Italian multinational defense, aerospace, and security company producing aircraft, helicopters, missiles, electronics, and cybersecurity solutions.
| Type | Prime |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1948 |
| Headquarters | 🇮🇹 Rome, Italy |
| Region | EUROPE |
| Listed | LDO · Borsa Italiana (Milan) |
Leonardo is one of Europe's largest defense contractors, operating across defense systems, helicopters, aircraft, space, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure protection. The company serves military, government, and commercial customers globally.
Leonardo has a significant presence in Italy and maintains operations across Europe and internationally, with major divisions in rotorcraft, fixed-wing aircraft, defense electronics, and security systems.
Leonardo traces its origins to Finmeccanica, founded in 1948 as an Italian state-owned holding company for defense and aerospace interests. It was renamed Leonardo in 2016 to reflect its modernized brand identity and expanded portfolio beyond traditional defense manufacturing.