“An exciting development has unfolded between Baykar and Italian defence giant Leonardo. Leonardo’s CEO visited Baykar, signalling potential collaboration. Details in our report!”
One of the leading names in Türkiye’s defence industry, Baykar, recently grabbed attention with its acquisition of Piaggio Aerospace, Italy’s 140-year-old aviation giant. Following this strategic move, an important partnership proposal has reportedly been extended to Baykar from Italy.
In this promising development, Prof. Roberto Cingolani, the CEO of Italy’s aerospace and defence giant Leonardo S.p.A., visited Baykar alongside his delegation.
Leonardo’s CEO Visits Baykar
Prof. Roberto Cingolani, CEO of Leonardo S.p.A., and his team were warmly received by Baykar executives at the Özdemir Bayraktar National Technology Centre.
Baykar issued the following statement regarding the visit:
“We were honoured to host Prof. Roberto Cingolani, CEO of the Italian aerospace, defence, and security company Leonardo S.p.A., and his accompanying delegation at our Özdemir Bayraktar National Technology Centre.”
Partnership Signals from Italy
Leonardo’s visit to Baykar has reignited attention on a recent statement by Adolfo Urso, Italy’s Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy. Following Baykar’s acquisition of Piaggio Aerospace, Minister Urso had hinted at a possible collaboration between Baykar and Leonardo:
“Baykar may unite its strengths with Leonardo after acquiring Piaggio Aerospace.”
Leonardo: Europe’s Second Largest Defence Company
According to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Leonardo S.p.A. is ranked as the world’s 13th and Europe’s second-largest defence company. As a key global player in the fields of defence, aviation, and security, Leonardo may unlock new opportunities through potential collaboration with Baykar.
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