International Military Helicopter Conference 2026
24-26 February 2026
Overview Proteus RWUAS AW249 Air Platform Protection Military Helicopters Multi-Domain Protection

Leonardo was a Two Star Sponsor of the International Military Helicopter Conference in London in February 2026. We exhibited during the conference, as well contributed to the following panels:

  • Industry Leaders Panel Discussion: Delivering Enhanced Rotary Capabilities for Today’s and Tomorrow’s Mission
    Roberto Garavaglia, Senior Vice President, Strategy & Rotorcraft Business Evolution at Leonardo, will be contributing to this panel.
  • Propelling a Bold Vision: Crewed, Autonomous and Fast/Long-Range Rotorcraft
    Adam Wardrope, Vice President Market Development at Leonardo Helicopters UK, will be on this panel.

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 strategy to utilise uncrewed systems where possible and crewed platforms where necessary, build mass at sea and support anti-submarine warfare missions.

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AW249 combat helicopter

The AW249 is the new generation combat helicopter designed to operate in challenging modern battlefield scenarios and provide mission effectiveness. The helicopter represents a step change in technology and capabilities, ensuring operational superiority at all times.

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AW249 combat helicopter

Air Platform Protection – Next Generation Air Survivability

Air Platform Protection – Next Generation Air Survivability

Leonardo UK's highly-skilled scientists and engineers are dedicated to delivering high-tech protective electronics for UK Armed Forces aircraft. These include RAF Typhoons, Shadow R1 surveillance aircraft, E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft and the majority of the UK's helicopter fleet including the AW159 Wildcat, AW101 Merlin and Apache AH-64E.

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Navigating a defining era in military rotorcraft: The future of crewed aviation and the role of autonomous systems

Military rotorcraft are entering a defining era, driven by rapid technological advancements, shifting mission demands and evolving threats. In this article, Nigel Colman, Managing Director for Leonardo Helicopters UK, examines the role that crewed and uncrewed rotorcraft will have in meeting the challenges of the modern battlefield.

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Navigating a defining era in military rotorcraft: The future of crewed aviation and the role of autonomous systems

Success Through Innovation: unlocking Rotary Wing efficiency and resilience

Success Through Innovation: unlocking Rotary Wing efficiency and resilience

Maintaining platform and equipment availability for military operations is more critical than ever in an increasingly destabilised and changing world. Leonardo's Dion Martin considers how successful Integrated Operational Support (IOS) results in improved aircraft availability for Front Line Commands, as well as how closer collaboration between the military and industry can deliver next generation IOS in light of more complex and growing demands on UK and allied armed forces.

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