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Italy’s Leonardo unveils AI-powered ‘Michelangelo Dome’ to boost Europe’s defence

The ‘Michelangelo Dome’ is designed to protect critical European infrastructure against evolving security threats, including hypersonic missiles and drone swarms.

Euronews

Game of drones – DragonFire laser is so accurate it can hit a coin from a kilometer away, and even 400mph drones didn't stand a chance

This LDEW (laser directed energy weapon) system is now five years ahead of its original deployment timeframe.

TechRadar

Ammunition and explosives but unclear numbers: What we know about Italian military aid to Ukraine

The current figures are outlined in the Annual Report on Authorised Transit, Import and Export of Armaments which was submitted to parliament in spring.

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Leonardo workers kick off UK-wide strike action

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The Independent UK

Thousands of Leonardo staff across UK strike over pay dispute

A union officer said staff had ‘no other choice’ after failing to agree a new pay deal

The Independent UK

Thousands of Leonardo staff walk out in dispute over pay

A union officer said staff had ‘no other choice’ after being offered a real-terms pay cut.

Evening Standard

Future of UK Helicopter Production in Jeopardy as Italian Firm Warns Time Is Running Out for £1BN MoD Deal

Leonardo warns its UK helicopter plant faces closure unless the MoD awards a £1bn deal to replace the RAF's ageing Puma fleet.

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Strike action at defence company Leonardo UK suspended as new pay offer tabled

Unite said if the proposed deal is rejected by members, staff will walk out later this month.

Evening Standard

European space giants plan new satellite powerhouse to take on Starlink

Airbus, Leonardo and Thales have unveiled plans for a new European satellite group headquartered in France – a landmark alliance aimed at bolstering Europe’s space ambitions and taking on global heavyweights such as Elon Musk’s Starlink.

Radio France Internationale

Strike dates set in union’s pay dispute with defence company Leonardo

Unite says more than 3000 workers at Leonardo UK’s facilities in Scotland and England will walk out.

The Independent UK

Aerospace groups link up to create European rival to Musk’s SpaceX

Deal between Airbus, Leonardo and Thales will bring together some of continent’s leading manufacturers

The Guardian - UK

Engineer suffered years of ‘gaslighting’ over trans toilet use, tribunal hears

Maria Kelly is taking legal action against her employer, the aerospace specialist Leonardo UK.

Evening Standard

150 aerospace jobs safeguarded in deal between UK, Sweden and Thailand

It follows a two-year campaign involving close collaboration between the three nations.

Evening Standard

Gold falls from new record, European markets show signs of recovery

European markets bounced back from recent weakness on Tuesday morning amid persistent geopolitical uncertainties.

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Europe’s answer to Starlink? Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo agree to satellite merger

The merger comes as Elon Musk’s Starlink marked its 10,000th satellite launch into orbit

Evening Standard

Aerospace manufacturer staff vote for strikes in fight for improved pay deal

Unite said Leonardo is leaving its employees ‘short-changed’.

The Guardian - UK

UK universities offered to monitor students’ social media for arms firms, emails show

Loughborough, Heriot-Watt and Glasgow corresponded with companies concerned about campus protests

The National (Scotland)

Leonardo engineer changed 'pattern' of toilets after trans employee used facilities

AN engineer has told an employment tribunal she changed the “pattern” of toilets she would use at her defence company workplace in response to…

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Engineer changed toilet use after encounter with trans colleague, tribunal told

Maria Kelly has lodged a complaint alleging harassment, direct and indirect discrimination against her employer Leonardo UK in Edinburgh.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish council bans arms testing in public parks

A Scottish council has officially banned arms companies and weapons manufacturers from using public parks to test their equipment ...

The National (Scotland)

Two arrests after pro-Palestine protesters blockade Edinburgh arms firm factory

Pro-Palestine protesters have blockaded the entrance to the Leonardo defence firm factory in Edinburgh

The National (Scotland)

Checks on Israeli-linked arms firms appear to be just a cosmetic formality

The Scottish Government has come under criticism in recent months for the continuing financial support it provides to companies involved in the arms…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Enterprise panned for lack of checks on Israeli-linked arms firms

THE Scottish Government has been condemned for the lack of checks it’s performing on grants offered to arms firms supplying Israel ...

International Business Times

Tata Motors To Buy Italy's Iveco For $4.4 Bn

Tata Motors of India will buy Italy's Iveco Group for 3.8 billion euros ($4.4 billion) in a bid to create a "global champion" in the commercial vehicles sector, the two companies said Wednesday.

The National (Scotland)

Comedian cancels Fringe show over 'terror' charge bail conditions'

A comedian has cancelled her Edinburgh Fringe show due to travel restrictions imposed as part of her bail on terror charges after a van was rammed…

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