In 1948, in the wake of postwar industrial revitalization, Finmeccanica was established in Rome with a vision to rebuild Italy's technological capabilities. What began as a financial and mechanical company would evolve over seven decades into Leonardo S.p.A. - a global high-tech powerhouse embracing the legacy of one of history's greatest innovators. Renamed in 2017 to honor Leonardo da Vinci's spirit of systemic thinking and ingenuity, the company has grown from its origins into a multinational industrial group with over 60,000 employees across 180 sites worldwide, generating €17.8 billion in revenue with a €44.2 billion order portfolio.
Today, Leonardo stands as a global leader in Aerospace, Defence and Security, delivering multi-domain technological capabilities that safeguard nations and communities. With €2.5 billion invested annually in R&D and operations spanning helicopters, aircraft, aerostructures, electronics, cybersecurity, and space solutions, the company partners with governments and institutions worldwide to pioneer the technologies that define a safer future. From producing aircraft for the U.S. Coast Guard to delivering robotic arms for NASA's Mars missions, Leonardo's 75-year journey represents a continuous commitment to technological excellence - proving that the company didn't just adapt to the future of defense and security, it helped build it.