Leonardo in the UK 🇬🇧

The official UK account of global security company @Leonardo_live – sharing the latest news from across all our UK sites – from Edinburgh to Yeovil.

[Leonardo in the UK 🇬🇧 @Leonardo_UK]

#Leonardo joined the @NATO Industrial Advisory Group Plenary (NIAG) as a partner yesterday, engaging with industry and government on the role of defence capability in supporting readiness and resilience across the Alliance.

As discussions continue to reinforce the link between industrial capability and military capability, the Plenary provides an important forum for aligning innovation with operational need and strengthening collaboration across NATO and its partners.

At the event, Leonardo showcased capabilities including #Dragonfire, #Proteus and #FalconShield, demonstrating how we support NATO requirements through advanced technologies designed to respond to an increasingly complex operating environment.

Learn more: https://t.co/eMgEBUHjrw

#UKNIAGplenary

[Leonardo Helicopters @LDO_Helicopters]

The #Proteus Technology Demonstrator, designed and built by Leonardo in Yeovil, is helping define how large autonomous Vertical Take Off and Landing uncrewed aircraft systems can work alongside crewed platforms.

Developed in partnership with the @RoyalNavy
and Defence Equipment & Support, it represents a major step forward in autonomous maritime aviation. Equipped with advanced onboard software and sensors, Proteus is designed to sense, decide and act in demanding maritime environments, supporting future missions such as logistics, surveillance and anti-submarine warfare.

Learn more: ​https://t.co/Rz4HQYCP7j

[Leonardo in the UK 🇬🇧 @Leonardo_UK]

Following the recent announcement that Professor Fiona Clark, Head of Capability, Electronic Warfare Sensors at @LDO_Electronics, has been awarded an OBE, the division’s colleagues are reflecting on the impact she has had on their careers throughout her time at #Leonardo.

Their thoughts speak to the value of encouragement, advocacy and visible role models in engineering, and the difference one person can make during their career.

Learn more: https://t.co/joqEU1Bwo7

#INWED #INWED2026

[Leonardo Electronics @LDO_Electronics]

The UK #DragonFire consortium brings together the best of UK industry expertise to develop a Laser Directed Energy Weapon capability for short range air defence and close in protection. As a key partner in the consortium, Leonardo provides the advanced beam director for precise targeting and engagement of threats.

Offering pinpoint accuracy and cost effectiveness, DragonFire shows how UK technology is helping shape the next generation of defensive capability.

Learn more: ​https://t.co/OtmH7FpyVY

[Leonardo Electronics @LDO_Electronics]

#FalconShield is a rapidly deployable, scalable and modular Counter Uncrewed Air System designed to address the threat from low, slow and small uncrewed air systems. It is an operationally proven capability that has been used to protect military bases, critical infrastructure and high-profile events.

At the heart of the UK military response is ORCUS, the military version of Falcon Shield, which has enabled protection of UK defence assets and major public events while supporting work with NATO partners.

Learn more: https://t.co/flSCmNkjz3

[Leonardo in the UK 🇬🇧 @Leonardo_UK]

For #INWED, we are sharing more from this year’s #AeroWomen event by putting young people’s questions on Engineering Intelligence to our guest speakers and panellists.

Their answers bring together advice, inspiration and practical tips for young people thinking about a future in engineering, showing just how far these skills could take them.

#INWED2026

[Leonardo in the UK 🇬🇧 @Leonardo_UK]

#Leonardo is pleased to be attending the @NATO Industry Advisory Group Plenary (NIAG) this week in Portsmouth as a partner, joining industry and government to support ongoing dialogue on defence capability and collaboration.

Our team will be engaging with delegates on a range of advanced technologies, including #Dragonfire, #Proteus and #FalconShield and how these capabilities are evolving to meet the demands of a complex operational environment.

[Leonardo in the UK 🇬🇧 @Leonardo_UK]

As a Gold Award holder of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, our commitment to the military community is steadfast. Throughout Armed Forces Week, we will be recognising the people, experiences and partnerships that reflect Leonardo's continued support for serving and ex-serving military personnel and their families.

From veterans and reservists to colleagues with wider military connections, their experiences and perspectives continue to make a valuable contribution across our UK business.

Learn more about how #Leonardo supports the Armed Forces community (via the link in our bio) 💻

[Leonardo in the UK 🇬🇧 @Leonardo_UK]

#Leonardo has been awarded a £27 million Aircraft Consumables Commodities contract by @DefenceHQ, securing the supply of essential spares across the UK’s fixed wing and rotary wing fleet.

Covering around 11,000 @NATO stock numbers and supporting the UK MOD’s entire fixed-wing and rotary fleet – including platforms such as Typhoon, Apache, Chinook, A400M and C-17 – the contract will enhance long term resilience and readiness across Defence aviation. With responsibility for forecasting, procurement and obsolescence management, Leonardo will help ensure critical aircraft remain operational, including those deployed on live operations.

Learn more: https://t.co/UmyAOTD0qO

@UKArmaments

[Leonardo Cyber & Security @LDO_CyberSec]

Today at @CritCommsSeries’ #CCW2026, #Leonardo announced a new collaboration with @BTBusiness to deliver mission-critical communications to non-emergency organisations across the #UK. This will enable sectors such as security, transport and energy to benefit from enhanced network prioritisation, providing a level of connectivity not seen before for essential service organisations.

By combining Leonardo’s #MClinX #3GPP mission-critical platform with BT’s capabilities such as Mission Boost™, the alliance delivers a unified, resilient solution supporting voice, video and data in demanding environments.

[Leonardo in the UK 🇬🇧 @Leonardo_UK]

Simon Hunt, @CityAM City Editor, recently visited our brand new helicopter facility in Elstree to learn more about how the site will provide maintenance, logistics and technical support to customers operating across the UK and Ireland, as well as how the facility will offer opportunities for apprentices in the local region looking to work in the aerospace industry. https://t.co/QAzQutBL61

[RAF Cosford Air Show @cosfordairshow]

We’re pleased to welcome @Leonardo_UK to the STEM Hangar at the RAF Cosford Air Show 2026.

As a global high-tech company and a leading player in Aerospace, Defence and Security, Leonardo employs over 9,000 people at nine sites across the UK, with more than 500 young people on training programmes, including graduate schemes, apprenticeships and industrial placements. The company is at the heart of some of the country’s most advanced defence electronics developments, including leading the development of over 60% of Eurofighter Typhoon avionics and the sensor technology for the Global Combat Air Programme.

Leonardo's graduate programme develops promising young graduates into engineers and business professionals of the future. They are accredited by Investors in People for Investing in People, Young People and Wellbeing, and offer career mentoring for motivated individuals.

Visit Leonardo in the STEM Hangar to learn more about their exciting opportunities!

#Ad #Leonardo #Cosford26

[Leonardo Electronics @LDO_Electronics]

#Leonardo’s Seaspray radar has been selected to support airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability for Australia’s Department of Home Affairs and the Australian Border Force.

Chosen by Metrea as part of the Aerial Surveillance Service programme, #Seaspray provides a proven Active Electronically Scanned Array radar capability designed for complex maritime and border security operations. Its ability to detect targets at long range, generate high‑resolution mapping and identify small, low‑signature objects supports effective monitoring of the maritime environment.

This announcement builds on Leonardo’s long‑standing partnership with Australia and our continued investment in advanced radar technology developed across our UK and Italy sites.

Learn more: https://t.co/PfVHJpTHpG

[Leonardo Helicopters @LDO_Helicopters]

Hear from Clive Higgins, Chair and CEO of Leonardo UK, and Paul Wilson, Head of Services, Operations and Sales (UK) of #LeonardoHelicopters (Elstree), as they reflect on the launch of #Leonardo’s new helicopter maintenance and support hub and what it means for our growing presence in the UK.

As Leonardo’s 10th operational site in the UK, Elstree Aerodrome strengthens our long-term investment in the civil helicopter market, bringing manufacturer-approved maintenance, logistics and technical support closer to customers operating across the UK and Ireland, while expanding our in-country support capability.

Learn more: https://t.co/NbbYxweASp

[Leonardo Helicopters @LDO_Helicopters]

🔴#LDO_PR #Leonardo has opened a new helicopter maintenance and support facility at Elstree Aerodrome, deepening its long-term investment in the UK aerospace sector.

The new site, which is our 10th in the UK, will provide manufacturer-approved maintenance, logistics and technical support for Leonardo civil helicopters operating across the UK and Ireland.

The Elstree hub strengthens Leonardo’s original equipment manufacturer (#OEM) presence in-country, bringing support closer to customers and reinforcing long-term resilience across our extensive fleet of commercial helicopters operating in the UK and Ireland.

Learn more: https://t.co/NbbYxweASp

[Leonardo Cyber & Security @LDO_CyberSec]

We are pleased to welcome @Becrypt to #Leonardo!

This strategic move strengthens our #Cybersecurity portfolio by integrating Becrypt’ recognised expertise in #SecureDataTransfer, #EndpointSecurity, #Data and #Cloud security and market positioning with a focus on the #UK, further enhancing our capabilities in #ZeroTrust architectures.

By joining forces, we reaffirm Leonardo’s role as a key international player in #cybersecurity, advancing #Innovation and #DigitalTrust.

We look forward to building the next phase of growth together.

[Leonardo in the UK 🇬🇧 @Leonardo_UK]

Our thanks to First Sea Lord and Chief of Navy Staff @GenGJenkinsRM for visiting the #Leonardo stand at the Combined Naval Event this week. #CNE26

Leonardo stands ready to help deliver the @RoyalNavy vision of a Hybrid fleet.

👀 Read more about the work underway
https://t.co/MoVtypaN0w

[First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff @GenGJenkinsRM]

In my opening address to the Combined Naval Event 26, my message was clear:

We have no time to pander to cynics, we must get on and deliver a Hybrid Navy if we are going to be warfighting ready.

#CNE26

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[Royal Navy @RoyalNavy]

At the Combined Naval Event, we are coming together with industry to accelerate innovation and deliver capability at speed.

Together our agility and integration needed to stay ahead in a more contested world.