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The parties signed a non-exclusive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) intended to evaluate the possibility to respond to the growing demand for this wide range of airborne capabilities by integrating selected Leonardo systems into the Bombardier Global 6500 twin-engine jet platform. This would allow the parties to transform the aircraft into a next-generation Maritime MMA system targeting stringent market requirements.
The value proposition thus stems from a fusion of Leonardo’s top-tier ATOS mission system with multi-mission versatility, integrating Leonardo’s customizable mission sensors, and installed upon Bombardier’s platform delivering a comprehensive, integrated Surveillance solution. This might lead to the crafting of a specialized product offering, leveraging the integration of state-of-the-art acoustic, mission systems, and sensors for the task.
Leonardo offers unparalleled expertise in mission systems, sensors, and self-protection equipment, embedded into proprietary and non-proprietary platforms for both fixed and rotary wing operations, giving forces in the field a clear operational advantage, alongside superior information to support decision-making and intervention throughout the entire chain of command. With a history of delivering more than 500 specialized aircraft for a variety of missions in defence, security and humanitarian operations, Bombardier Defense (bombardier.com) brings exceptional expertise and a high-performing platform essential for modern forces’ multi-mission needs. Bombardier’s proven and versatile Global 6500* aircraft combined with Leonardo’s world-class mission systems are perfectly aligned to meet operational demands of discerning users.
*Bombardier, Bombardier Defense, Global and Global 6500 are registered or unregistered trademarks of Bombardier Inc. or its subsidiaries.
About Leonardo
Leonardo (leonardo.com) is an international industrial group, among the main global companies in Aerospace, Defence, and Security (AD&S). With 53,000 employees worldwide, the company approaches global security through the Helicopters, Electronics, Aircraft, Cyber & Security and Space sectors, and is a partner on the most important international programmes, within these sectors, such as Eurofighter, NH-90, FREMM, GCAP, and Eurodrone. Leonardo has significant production capabilities in Italy, the UK, Poland, and the USA. Leonardo utilises its subsidiaries, joint ventures, and shareholdings, which include Leonardo DRS (72.3%), MBDA (25%), ATR (50%), Hensoldt (22.8%), Telespazio (67%), Thales Alenia Space (33%), and Avio (29.6%). Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange (LDO), in 2023 Leonardo recorded new orders for €17.9 billion, with an order book of €39.5 billion and consolidated revenues of €15.3 billion. Included in the MIB ESG index, the company has also been part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) since 2010.
Investor Relations: P: +39 0632473512 - E: ir[.]leonardo.com.
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