Italy's fragmented space sector pushed toward consolidation
Italy's fragmented space industry is under mounting pressure to consolidate as defence and government customers demand larger, integrated suppliers capable of managing complex programmes, a shift mirrored across Europe for strategic autonomy. Industry officials say access to capital and preserving innovation are key hurdles as firms pursue mergers or alliances to win next-generation mega-constellations and end-to-end defense contracts.
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About Leonardo
Leonardo S.p.A., is an Italian multinational company specialising in aerospace, defence and security. Headquartered in Rome, the company has 180 sites worldwide. It is the 12th largest defence contractor in the world based on 2020 revenues. The company is partially owned by the Italian government, which holds 30.2% of the company's shares and is its largest shareholder.
Everything about Leonardo →- Country
- Italy
- Headquarters
- Rome
- Inception
- 1948, 2016
- Website
- https://www.leonardo.com/