Case Studies

GCAP – Developing the future of combat air

Leonardo is working with UK MOD, BAE Systems, Rolls Royce and MBDA to develop the UK's next generation air combat system as part of the Global Combat Air Programme
BriteCloud – Proven Pilot Protection

The most significant advance in radar-guided missile countermeasure since the advent of chaff, building on a century designing EW solutions that help save aircrews' lives.
DragonFire – Laser fire power

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.
Icarus – Enhancing Survivability

Protecting British Army vehicles and personnel against current and future weapons in constantly evolving operational environments.
Transforming Airborne S&R Missions

Award-winning technology developed to locate casualties through their mobile phone location, even when out of network coverage.
Miysis DIRCM – Bringing You Home Safe

The world’s most advanced operational Directed Infrared Countermeasures system, which is already protecting airborne systems for UK and NATO end-users.
Falcon Shield – highly accurate detection, tracking, identification, geo-location and mitigation of UAS threats
75 years of cutting-edge electronics excellence

Since the 1940s, our Edinburgh site has been a centre of excellence, from designing gyros for WWII Spitfires, to working on Britain’s next generation combat aircraft.