Leonardo and the European defense sector are facing challenges in AI-enhanced weapons development and procurement decisions.

The entities involved

• Leonardo →

  Italian defense, security and aerospace company

  • Leonardo and BAE Systems were involved in an airshow where they exhibited weapons used in Israeli conflicts, amidst ongoing scrutiny regarding their products' use in the Gaza Strip.Sat 14:37
  • Leonardo and MDA Space are drawing investment for shared manufacturing targets for satellite production.Fri 18:23
• Europe →

  terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia

  • The European Commission aims to strengthen homegrown AI capabilities while global advanced models face usage restrictions.Mon 17:49
  • The European Central Bank is forced to raise interest rates due to energy price shocks from the Iran war and an influx of Chinese exports.Mon 17:49

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• War in Ukraine is exposing flaws in European defense procurement, driving NATO's strategic shift toward the Indo-Pacific.Sep 7
• The British Army, Helsing, and Europe have formed a partnership, committing £2bn to an AI combat laboratory for defense expansion.Aug 25
• Leonardo established a new presence to secure long-term defense contracts leveraging conflict experience in Europe.Aug 26