Baykar, Leonardo in new partnership deal
(MENAFN) Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar and Italian defense giant Leonardo announced a joint venture named LBA Systems at the 55th Paris Air Show on Monday. The deal was signed by Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani and Baykar Chairman Selcuk Bayraktar.
Cingolani described the partnership as a move toward producing “next generation unmanned systems” with production expected to begin soon. He emphasized a perceived gap in NATO and Europe regarding UAV capabilities and highlighted ongoing work on integrating payload systems. The companies aim to achieve a successful aircraft carrier landing with the Italian Navy by year-end.
The joint venture will operate production facilities at four sites in Italy, including Ronchi dei Legionari, and plans to complete certification of new drones by 2026. Cingolani noted a strong focus on the European market, which currently faces a significant drone shortage.
Reflecting on Leonardo’s decision to partner with Baykar, Cingolani praised Baykar’s advanced production capabilities and youthful workforce, citing their near self-sufficiency in core components and electronic sensing technologies.
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