Having over 45 years of fruitful collaboration with the Turkish Government and Industry for maritime and air traffic management, helicopters, naval systems, and space services, Leonardo organized a press meeting at İstanbul Expo Center (IFM) on July 25, 2025 during IDEF ‘25 to provide first-hand information on Leonardo’s main performance and financial results, Leonardo Helicopters’ product portfolio including AW119, a benchmark for next generation pilots training, and AW189 Search & Rescue Helicopter as well as on Leonardo’s local subsidiary in Türkiye; Leonardo Türkiye Havacılık, Savunma ve Güvenlik Sistemleri A.Ş., which was established as Marconi in 1988 to manufacture secure and anti-jam HF/SSB radios for the Turkish Armed Forces (TAF).

Speaking at the event, Sergio SCODANIBBIO, Head of Region International Campaigns Türkiye at Leonardo Helicopters and a Member of the Board of Directors at Leonardo Türkiye, highlighted the scale and ambition of the company. With 129 sites worldwide, commercial presence in 150 countries, and a workforce of more than 60,000 employees, Leonardo stands as one of the largest players in the global defence and aerospace industry.