Leonardo's Miysis Direct Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) is the world’s most advanced operational DIRCM system, providing high power, all-aspect protection against the threats posed by modern, advanced Infrared Man Portable Air Defence Systems (IR MANPADS).

Leonardo is a world-leading provider of electro optic (EO) seekers to missile manufacturers, with more than five decades’ experience in research, development and manufacture of the capability, providing innovative seeker capabilities to customers around the world.

Leonardo is a world-leading authority in laser technology, designing and manufacturing around 60% of the international market’s high energy military lasers.

Leonardo is working with MBDA, UK MOD and Dstl to develop a Laser Directed Energy Weapon that provides short-range air defence capability or close-in protection for naval vessels.

LINAPS is a revolutionary, self-contained, gun-mounted navigation, pointing and weapon management system for all artillery and mortar platforms. It enables rapid and accurate artillery deployment in all weather conditions, day and night, and eliminates the need for traditional battlefield surveys, significantly reducing training time.

Leonardo UK leads the Electro Optics Seekers technical area of the Complex Weapons, Innovation and Technology Partnership (CWITP). The research fund is open to UK or French companies and academic institutions to identify and develop innovative technology to enhance UK and French complex weapons capability for the 2030s and beyond.