FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has proposed that Leonardo’s co-general manager Lorenzo Mariani replace outgoing CEO Roberto Cingolani after the end of his three-year term. The proposals will be put to a shareholder vote at a 7 May meeting.
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
By Air Data News: Local media says government procurement agency is preparing a Tuesday announcement, potentially ending speculation over the replacement for the aging Mirage 2000 and MiG-29 fleets.
Breaking Defense
• Jennifer Petersen
By Breaking Defense: Rolls-Royce is advancing U.S. defense capabilities with its modern AE engine family, powering critical platforms like the MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, MQ-25 Stingray and many others.
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
By SpaceNews.com: L3Harris investing upfront in bid for Golden Dome work.
DefenseNews.com
• Gordon Arthur
By DefenseNews.com: Lockheed's rocket is the poster child for Australia’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise, which seeks make strike weapons locally.
Vertical Mag
By Vertical Mag: Created by investment firm Sahra Group, the facility is set to open in 2028.
Vertical Mag
• DigiFlight Press Release; April
By Vertical Mag: The next-generation training platform will be on display and available for demonstrations.
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
By AeroTime: Estonia is halting a €500 million CV90 IFV buy to fund counter-drone systems, air defense, and unmanned capabilities, while ordering more HIMARS.
