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Pro-Palestinian protesters blockade defence factory in Edinburgh

A group called Stop Arming Israel stood outside the Leonardo facility on Crewe Road on Tuesday morning.

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves ‘to give go-ahead’ for £1bn military helicopter deal

Reports say chancellor to sign contract with Italy’s Leonardo, saving 3,000 manufacturing jobs at Yeovil factory

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves set to approve Leonardo helicopter deal for Somerset plant

The Italian company’s Yeovil site had been left in limbo as it awaited the Government’s decision on whether to award the contract.

Evening Standard

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"AI shouldn’t feel like it’s creating for you”: Inside Leonardo.Ai’s human-led branding

Head of creative, Dwayne Koh, explains the importance of creative integrity.

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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blockade aerospace defence factory

The demonstration took place at the Leonardo UK factory in Edinburgh.

Evening Standard

New radar system will keep Typhoon jets ‘ahead of adversaries’ – John Healey

The Defence Secretary described the aircraft as the ‘backbone’ of UK and Nato air defence.

Evening Standard

Government to announce £453m deal to fit Typhoon jets with ‘cutting-edge’ radar

The contract with three UK defence firms will secure 300 skilled roles in Edinburgh and more than 200 elsewhere in the UK.

Evening Standard

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Typhoon jets to receive ‘cutting-edge’ radar upgrade amid Russian threat

News comes amidst increasing pressure on Nato and Trump’s threat to acquire Greenland

The Independent UK

3,000 jobs at risk unless MoD signs helicopter order, sources say

Skilled workers at Leonardo Helicopters fear it will close Yeovil site if Ministry of Defence delays awarding contract

The Guardian - UK

Does the NHS trans doctor ruling mean there is no bathroom ban?

Some businesses still waiting for final EHRC guidance while firms that moved early to exclude trans people show no sign of backtracking

The Guardian - UK

Amid Russia's war in Ukraine, how much are weapons companies making?

The increase in revenue across EU arms companies was caused by the war in Ukraine and the perceived threat from Russia.

Euronews

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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The Independent UK

Leonardo workers kick off UK-wide strike action

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Evening Standard

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.

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

International Business Times UK

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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Evening Standard

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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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

Evening Standard

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.

Euronews

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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