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Avionics
Leonardo shares in $51.6 million contract to upgrade radar on U.K. fighter jets - News
July 17, 2017
ROME. Global defense and aerospace firm Leonardo will be included in a contract between NATO Eurofighter 2000 and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) and Eurofighter to upgrade the Defensive Aids Sub System (DASS) capabilities on the U.K.?s Eurofighter Typhoon combat jets. The two-year, 45-million-euro ($51.6 million) contract includes capability work by Leonardo, integration activities by BAE Systems, and U.K. defense ministry trials.
Comms
Leonardo wins NATO ground surveillance system bid - News
June 23, 2017
ROME. Defense and aerospace company Leonardo has been chosen to develop and deliver the NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) Logistics Information System (ALIS) integrated logistics platform. Leonardo has already served as a member of the Northrop Grumman-led industrial team for the delivery of the NATO AGS Core System.
Comms
Thales Alenia Space acquires portion of Airstar Aerospace - News
June 21, 2017
PARIS AIR SHOW. Satelllite and spacecraft company Thales Alenia Space -- the joint venture between Thales and Leonardo -- confirmed that it has acquired a minority stake in French company Airstar Aerospace, a company that manufactures airships and flexible structures that are capable of operating at all altitudes.
Cyber
NATO, Leonardo team for cybersecurity initiatives - News
June 08, 2017
ROME. Global defense and cybersecurity company Leonardo has signed an Industrial Partnership Agreement (IPA) with the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) to share cybersecurity information with private-sector companies that operate in NATO and allied countries in order to mutually enhance situational awareness and the protection of NATO's networks and systems.
Radar/EW
Hensoldt and Leonardo sign MOU for Mode-5 IFF solutions - News
March 23, 2017
ROME. Hensoldt and Leonardo officials signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to offer Mode-5 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) solutions to customers. Leonardo and Hensoldt - formerly known as Airbus DS Electronics and Border Security - will work together as "Team Skytale."
Unmanned
Leonardo's AESA radar to be installed in French Army's UAV - News
February 21, 2017
ROME. Safran Electronics & Defense selected Leonardo's PicoSAR active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for the French Army's Patroller unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The radars will be used by the French Forces under a contract in which Leonardo will provide a number of radars and spares. First deliveries are expected in 2017.
Comms
DRS Technologies signs tactical data link contract with U.S. Navy - News
February 21, 2017
ARLINGTON, Va. DRS Technologies, a Leonardo Company, has been awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract worth up to $22 million by the U.S. Navy for an updated communications system that will enable ship commanders to securely share real-time tactical data information.
