Leonardo has successfully completed the first flight of its Next Generation Civil Tiltrotor - Technology Demonstrator (NGCTR-TD), a project conducted in collaboration with the Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking program of the European Union. The technology demonstrator took place on December 19, 2025, at Leonardo's facility near Milan Malpensa International Airport.
Leonardo, Italy's state-controlled aerospace and defense group, has been awarded a contract to develop and deliver the first four next-generation radars for Italy's long-range ballistic missile defense. The contract was announced on December 18, 2025, by TELEDIFE, the Directorate of Telecommunications, IT and Advanced Technologies of the Italian Ministry of Defence.
KNDS, a Franco-German armored vehicles manufacturer, has announced plans to list on the Paris and Frankfurt stock exchanges in 2026. The company aims to support its long-term growth strategy by broadening access to capital markets.
The German Navy has welcomed its first NH90 Sea Tiger helicopter delivery at Nordholz air station, marking a significant upgrade in anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare capability. Airbus Helicopters handed over the aircraft on behalf of joint venture NH Industries (NHI), manufacturer of the rotorcraft.
The Spanish navy has outlined plans for a second batch of NH90 helicopters, which are expected to feature modern modifications including a French electro-optical targeting system. The new aircraft will be tailored to a special forces design and deliveries are planned between 2030 and 2032.
The Netherlands has signed a contract to acquire three additional NH90 naval helicopters through the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA). The agreement includes an option for two additional aircraft.