Doha, Qatar -  Leonardo, an international industrial group operating in the Aerospace, Defence, and Security sector, is a main sponsor of the Amerigo Vespucci World Tour and Villaggio Italia, representing Italian excellence in high technology.

In Qatar, where the historic training ship of the Italian Navy docks from 16 to 22 December, Leonardo plays a key role in supporting institutions with cross-domain technological solutions, which for almost 25 years have contributed to the country and population’s security. Leonardo has a presence in Qatar with a representative office and a branch in Doha, where it has supplied air traffic control systems, weather radar, and advanced sensors for both the old and new international airports. Qatar’s airspace is protected by a surveillance and air defence system designed and produced by Leonardo, which is also involved in providing aircraft and systems for the advanced training of pilots. The company is also system integrator for the latest naval programme for the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces.

Moreover, Leonardo contributes to Qatar's cyber and physical security by supplying cutting-edge technological solutions to prevent cyberattacks and support operators in enhancing the security of data, information, and infrastructures. In the country, the company also has a significant presence in the rotorcraft sector, with over 70 Leonardo helicopters carrying out offshore transport, public utility, surveillance, search and rescue missions, and emergency medical transport services. At Villaggio Italia, the international “Made in Italy” expo, Leonardo is showcasing its capabilities with AW139, AW169, AW189 helicopter models and the ATR-72 aircraft, and highlighting the key role it can play in digitalisation processes.

Around the great ports of the world, the Amerigo Vespucci World Tour and Villaggio Italia are promoting Italian excellence in many sectors, including advanced technology applied to defence and security, one of the most important factors in preserving the development and freedom of people and nations. For this reason, Leonardo's people work every day on innovative technologies that include Artificial Intelligence, automation, data processing and information management, to support the digital transformation of its customers around the globe.

Leonardo is an international industrial group, among the main global companies in Aerospace, Defence, and Security (AD&S). With 53,000 employees worldwide, the company approaches global security through the Helicopters, Electronics, Aircraft, Cyber & Security and Space sectors, and is a partner on the most important international programmes, within these sectors, such as Eurofighter, NH-90, FREMM, GCAP, and Eurodrone. Leonardo has significant production capabilities in Italy, the UK, Poland, and the USA. Leonardo utilises its subsidiaries, joint ventures, and shareholdings, which include Leonardo DRS (72.3%), MBDA (25%), ATR (50%), Hensoldt (22.8%), Telespazio (67%), Thales Alenia Space (33%), and Avio (29.6%). Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange (LDO), in 2023 Leonardo recorded new orders for €17.9 billion, with an order book of €39.5 billion and consolidated revenues of €15.3 billion. Included in the MIB ESG index, the company has also been part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) since 2010.