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Join Leonardo at our Armed Forces Insight Event in Edinburgh. Looking for new horizons? Whether you are making the decision to take the first step in your transition into industry or you are looking for your next career move, join us for our series of insight events across Leonardo UK in 2026. - Hear about who we are, what we do and how we support veterans as an ERS Gold Award holder - Connect with our veterans, hear about their journey and master some CV hints and tips and learn more about our application process - Network with our employees across a range of business areas and specialisms This event is open to current or previous serving members of our UK armed forces only. We will ask you to bring relevant ID with you to the event and confirm details as part of the registration process.
We're proud to share that Leonardo has won two awards at the National Technology Awards: Innovation of the Year and AI Innovation of the Year. These awards recognise Sovereign Hunter, a UK sovereign autonomous multi-drone swarm system developed through our SME Collaboration Programme with Form1 Partners. Working alongside pioneering UK SMEs VOLANDER, Applied AGI Limited and Faculty, we combined deep tech innovation with prime level integration and ideation to deliver a fully assured capability that meets all UK civil aviation safety requirements and can be deployed at pace.
Leonardo’s Drone Contest X is more than a competition — it’s a chance to co-develop the future of autonomous navigation. As part of #SolversWanted, the challenge invites innovators to design solutions that allow drones to operate independently from satellite systems. Finalist teams will take on an outdoor autonomous mission and compete for a co-development contract of up to €100,000, gaining access to Leonardo’s infrastructure and industrial expertise. A unique opportunity to scale your ideas and help shape the future of UAVs. Apply by May 31, 2026. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dGPg5fwF
Last month, Leonardo welcomed UK industry experts, partners, and supply chain members to our latest Supplier Sustainability Workshop focused on decarbonisation. With more than 40 businesses participating, the event explored practical ways to reduce CO2e emissions, align with the #SBTi framework, and build a more resilient, sustainable supply chain. Thank you to all speakers, panellists, and attendees for contributing to important discussions around collaboration, innovation, and long-term business resilience.
If you have tuned into the BBC's latest Big Cats 24/7 2026 series, you have already seen our technology at work. Our infrared detectors sit inside the specialist rigs used to track these extraordinary animals, helping the crew capture every moment without disturbing the wildlife or breaking the immersion for viewers. We have been supplying kit to the BBC Studios’s Natural History Unit for more than a decade, from The Great British Year to Planet Earth 3. The SLX and SuperHawk thermal imaging sensors developed at our Basildon and Southampton facilities in the UK continue to reveal hidden nocturnal behaviour in remarkable detail. It is the very same technology that supports wildlife filmmakers worldwide and helps keep people and critical environments safe every day through other industries.
The unmistakable roar of the Spitfire can be heard in the skies over the UK today, as the iconic aircraft flies once again, marking its enduring place in British history. While the Spitfire is best known for its role in the Battle of Britain, it also played a pivotal part in allowing women to take their first steps into highly skilled careers in aerospace. At Leonardo sites in Edinburgh and Yeovil, the aircraft opened doors to the first generation of women who acquired new skills in engineering and manufacturing . Women were central to producing the top secret gyro gunsight in Edinburgh, as well as repairing and rebuilding damaged Spitfires in Yeovil, ensuring aircraft could return to the skies as quickly as possible. The skills developed during this period laid the foundations for generations of women to build long term careers at Leonardo and in the wider aerospace industry.
We’re delighted to share that Leonardo has won the UK Ministry of Defence Partnership of the Year award at the Defence AI Centre (DAIC) AI Awards 2026. The award, signed by the Chief of the Defence Staff and the National Armaments Director, recognises the genuine collaborative innovation behind Sovereign Hunter, our UK‑sovereign autonomous multi‑drone control system developed through Leonardo’s SME Collaboration Partner Programme. Working alongside our partners, VOLANDER, Applied AGI Limited and Faculty, enabled by Form1 Partners, Sovereign Hunter brings together deep‑tech expertise and prime‑level integration to deliver assured, deployable capability that meets UK civil aviation safety requirements.
Happy 78th Anniversary to Leonardo! 78 years of pioneering technology and making the future safer. It’s inspiring to see how far we’ve come and even more exciting to see where we’re going next.
Leonardo has unveiled its newly redesigned website, strengthening our digital presence and reflecting our evolution as a technology-driven, innovation-focused Group. Aligned with our new visual identity, the site offers an immersive, mobile-first experience with interactive 3D models, dynamic visuals, and improved access to international, business and financial content. Designed anew. Built for what’s next.
We’re proud to share that the UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Leonardo a £1 billion contract under the New Medium Helicopter (NMH) programme. We will build and deliver 23 next-generation AW149 helicopters from our Yeovil site, strengthening the UK Armed Forces’ capabilities while securing thousands of skilled jobs across the UK supply chain. The investment also supports continued development of autonomous rotorcraft technology, including Proteus – the UK’s first rotary wing uncrewed air system. This reinforces the UK’s position as a global leader in advanced aerospace and defence innovation.
