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Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defense, and Security, with over 60,000 employees worldwide–nearly 8,000 of them in the United States. As a trusted technology partner to governments, defense agencies, institutions, and commercial organizations, Leonardo plays a vital role in shaping the future of global security through major international programs.

Leonardo is proudly committed to supporting the American warfighter, veteran, first responder, and every citizen who relies on trusted technology to protect our nation and communities. By investing in U.S. jobs, manufacturing, and the industrial base, Leonardo delivers advanced defense systems and lifesaving tools–built for America and dedicated to those who serve.

 

Leonardo’s U.S. Presence

In the United States, Leonardo operates through two key corporations: Leonardo US Corporation and Leonardo DRS.

Leonardo US Corporation acts as the central hub for Leonardo’s business and commercial activities in the U.S., building strong partnerships with government institutions and customers while delivering seamless service and support throughout the entire product lifecycle.

Learn More About our U.S. Capabilities

  • 21 C-27J multi-mission aircraft in U.S. Coast Guard and Army service, with 75,000+ flight hours
  • 100+ M-346 jet trainers delivered to 18 countries for 4th & 5th gen pilot training
  • Boeing partner: 1,250+ 787 fuselage/stabilizer shipsets and 1,350+ 767 wing/stabilizer shipsets delivered
  • Innovation partner on Boom Overture (supersonic), Otto Phantom 3000 (business jet), RADIA Windrunner (supercargo), and Supernal SA eVTOL (advanced mobility)
  • Delivery of baggage handling systems at five U.S. locations: Denver International Airport, Houston Hobby, Melbourne Orlando, McKinney National, and MSC Cruise Terminal in Miami
  • Operating across 28 airports worldwide, supporting approximately 800 million passengers annually
  • Ongoing construction is in progress at three major U.S. airports — Denver, Houston, and Melbourne — with a combined traffic of 30–40 million passengers per year
  • Notable projects include the first TSA-approved CBIS system based on cross-belt sorters and the first cruise terminal baggage handling system reference at Port Miami
  • Leonardo’s Vehicle Recognition Technologies are deployed across 4,000 federal, state, and local U.S. law enforcement agencies, delivering reliable, mission-critical solutions nationwide.
  • The ELSAG ALPR system leverages advanced machine-learning neural networks to deliver powerful capabilities and exceptional accuracy, especially when handling the complexities of U.S. license plates.
  • Managing secure communications across 200 control rooms and more than 50,000 terminals supporting critical utility operations, first responders, and school systems. 
  • Global monitoring and mission-critical communication solutions designed to provide security support for major international events.
  • World leader in Electronic Warfare aircraft protection, supplying first-of-a-kind disruptive solutions to U.S. military aircraft fleets
  • Over 100 AESA radars delivered to U.S. military, homeland, and prime customers, integrated across fixed and rotary wing, piloted and unpiloted platforms
  • “Best-in-class” targeting laser technology - largest supplier to U.S.A.F and leader in handheld targeting lasers supporting conventional and S.O.F. operators
  • A world leader in high-energy pump sources for petawatt-class, rep-rated lasers and over 100,000 laser diode components deployed across land, air, and space
     
  • Over 750 aircraft built in the U.S. for both military and civilian customers, nearly half of which were exported internationally
  • Supporting more than 1,100 aircraft across the Americas in military, EMS, offshore energy, firefighting, homeland security, and VIP configurations
  • Employs more than 1,000 Americans with more than $500M invested in domestic capabilities since 1980
  • In the Philadelphia, PA headquarters engineering, production (AW119/139/609), customer support, supply chain, procurement, and a full-service training academy (>500,000 ft²); a blade repair and spare parts warehouse in Broussard, LA (21,000 ft²); customer support, maintenance, repair, and overhaul services in Milton, FL (71,000 ft²); and U.S. government and defense sales operations in Alexandria, VA

SPACE

  • Cutting-edge space solutions, from Earth observation and defense intelligence to in-orbit services and robotics
  • Providing robotic arms for NASA’s Perseverance mission to retrieve and return Mars samples
  • Precision instruments, including compasses, autonomous trackers, and smart sun sensors, power NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope
  • Over half of the International Space Station’s living modules brought to life by Thales Alenia Space

Leonardo’s Global Impact in the U.S.

63%
63%

SMEs in U.S. supply chain

$4.3 bn
$4.3 bn

revenue

13%
13%

of total workforce

19%
19%

of worldwide 

procurement

7,782
7,782

Leonardo employees in the U.S.

20%
20%

total fixed assets

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