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Leonardo Establishes Subsidiary in Ukraine

August 23, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Leonardo establishes subsidiary in Ukraine for R&D.
Focus on communications, navigation, and electronic technologies.
Wholly owned by Leonardo through Leonardo International.
Registered capital of UAH 5.13 million.

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Strategic Implications

Leonardo's expansion into Ukraine may indicate a growing interest in the country's defence technology sector, which could strengthen the company's position in the European defence market. The move suggests a focus on research and development, potentially leading to new partnerships and innovations in the region.

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What Happened

Italian Defence Group Expands into Ukrainian Defence Technology

Italian defence and aerospace group Leonardo has established a subsidiary in Ukraine, focusing on research and development in communications, navigation, and electronic technologies. The new company, Leonardo Ukraine, was registered in Kyiv with a capital of UAH 5.13 million and is wholly owned by Leonardo through Leonardo International. This move marks another step in Leonardo’s expansion into Ukraine’s defence technology sector, which has grown significantly during the war. The development was first reported by euractiv.

Source | Originally Published: August 22, 2026

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