Women in Defence

Leonardo is proud to be a signatory of the Women in Defence Charter which is designed to promote gender balance across the defence industry.

Our relationship with Women in Defence – one of the largest independent communities of individuals and organisations that celebrates and recognises the achievements of those working in the defence of the UK – goes back to the organisation's early days, when we were among the first names to sign the Women in Defence Charter.

The Charter is designed to promote gender balance across the defence industry, leading a concerted effort to make the sector a better place for women and men, and ultimately, improving the output of defence. By being a signatory, Leonardo is furthering our commitment to inclusion and diversity within our business and providing fair opportunities for women to succeed at all levels.

Leonardo is also an active participant of the Women in Defence Mentoring Programme, providing mentors and mentees to the scheme which features participants from both the private and public parts of the defence sector.

Women in Defence Charter website

Women in Defence Mentoring Programme

Leonardo is extending its commitment to gender balance across the defence industry by participating in the Women in Defence UK cross-defence mentoring programme, which “aims to champion female talent, encourage the sharing of knowledge and information across the sector, and help women to excel, thrive and succeed in defence.”

Women in Defence Mentoring Programme