Global Defence Aviation 2025
21-23 October 2025
Warsaw, Poland
Military Helicopters Designed to Survive AW249 Proteus RWUAS Multi-Domain Protection

Leonardo, a global leader in the design, manufacturing and maintenance of helicopters, is the lead event partner at Global Defence Aviation (21-23 October 2025) in Warsaw, Poland, where will also be exhibiting and presenting the following

Securing Tactical Superiority in the Modern Battlespace
21 October, 09:25-09:50 (CET)

This presentation will cover:

  • Key Enabling Technologies and Capabilities
  • Transitioning from Concept to Battlefield
  • Evolving Training for new Technologies and Multidomain Doctrine

Delivering a Comprehensive Integrated Solution for Military Helicopter Training
23 October, 14:05-14:30 (CET):

The presentation will address:

  • Helicopters, Simulators and Full Support Services provided by a single OEM based in Poland
  • Comprehensive Solution for basic and advanced combat training
  • Full-Spectrum Simulation Devices featuring Cutting-Edge Virtual and Extended Reality (VxR)
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New AW249 undertakes first operational exercise

One of the Italian Army’s new AW249 exploration and escort helicopters participated for the first time in an operational exercise in September 2024. The rotorcraft is a pre-production model currently involved in AW249 programme development activities.

Learn more and watch the video from the exercise

New AW249 undertakes first operational exercise

Proteus Technology Demonstrator

Proteus Technology Demonstrator

Leonardo has collaborated with the UK MOD for over a decade to advance Rotary Wing Uncrewed Air Systems. In partnership with DE&S Future Capabilities Innovation and the Royal Navy, Leonardo is developing the Proteus Technology Demonstrator to enhance payload modularity, autonomy and rotorcraft technology. Proteus forms a key pillar of the Royal Navy’s Maritime Aviation Transformation (MAT X) strategy to utilise uncrewed systems where possible and crewed platforms where necessary, build mass at sea and support anti-submarine warfare missions.

Learn more about Proteus RWUAS