Does the NHS trans doctor ruling mean there is no bathroom ban? Some businesses still waiting for final EHRC guidance while firms that moved early to exclude trans people show no sign of backtracking The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025
Amid Russia's war in Ukraine, how much are weapons companies making? The increase in revenue across EU arms companies was caused by the war in Ukraine and the perceived threat from Russia. Euronews · Dec 10, 2025
Italy’s Leonardo unveils AI-powered ‘Michelangelo Dome’ to boost Europe’s defence The ‘Michelangelo Dome’ is designed to protect critical European infrastructure against evolving security threats, including hypersonic missiles and drone swarms. Euronews · Nov 28, 2025
Game of drones – DragonFire laser is so accurate it can hit a coin from a kilometer away, and even 400mph drones didn't stand a chance This LDEW (laser directed energy weapon) system is now five years ahead of its original deployment timeframe. TechRadar · Nov 25, 2025
Ammunition and explosives but unclear numbers: What we know about Italian military aid to Ukraine The current figures are outlined in the Annual Report on Authorised Transit, Import and Export of Armaments which was submitted to parliament in spring. Euronews · Nov 20, 2025
Thousands of Leonardo staff walk out in dispute over pay A union officer said staff had ‘no other choice’ after being offered a real-terms pay cut. Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2025
Thousands of Leonardo staff across UK strike over pay dispute A union officer said staff had ‘no other choice’ after failing to agree a new pay deal The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025
Future of UK Helicopter Production in Jeopardy as Italian Firm Warns Time Is Running Out for £1BN MoD Deal Leonardo warns its UK helicopter plant faces closure unless the MoD awards a £1bn deal to replace the RAF's ageing Puma fleet. International Business Times UK · Nov 12, 2025
Strike action at defence company Leonardo UK suspended as new pay offer tabled Unite said if the proposed deal is rejected by members, staff will walk out later this month. Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025
European space giants plan new satellite powerhouse to take on Starlink Airbus, Leonardo and Thales have unveiled plans for a new European satellite group headquartered in France – a landmark alliance aimed at bolstering Europe’s space ambitions and taking on global heavyweights such as Elon Musk’s Starlink. Radio France Internationale · Oct 24, 2025
Strike dates set in union’s pay dispute with defence company Leonardo Unite says more than 3000 workers at Leonardo UK’s facilities in Scotland and England will walk out. The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025
Aerospace groups link up to create European rival to Musk’s SpaceX Deal between Airbus, Leonardo and Thales will bring together some of continent’s leading manufacturers The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2025
Engineer suffered years of ‘gaslighting’ over trans toilet use, tribunal hears Maria Kelly is taking legal action against her employer, the aerospace specialist Leonardo UK. Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025
Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2025 150 aerospace jobs safeguarded in deal between UK, Sweden and Thailand It follows a two-year campaign involving close collaboration between the three nations.
Euronews · Oct 21, 2025 Gold falls from new record, European markets show signs of recovery European markets bounced back from recent weakness on Tuesday morning amid persistent geopolitical uncertainties.
Euronews · Oct 21, 2025 Europe’s answer to Starlink? Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo agree to satellite merger The merger comes as Elon Musk’s Starlink marked its 10,000th satellite launch into orbit
Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025 Aerospace manufacturer staff vote for strikes in fight for improved pay deal Unite said Leonardo is leaving its employees ‘short-changed’.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2025 UK universities offered to monitor students’ social media for arms firms, emails show Loughborough, Heriot-Watt and Glasgow corresponded with companies concerned about campus protests
The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2025 Leonardo engineer changed 'pattern' of toilets after trans employee used facilities AN engineer has told an employment tribunal she changed the “pattern” of toilets she would use at her defence company workplace in response to…
Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2025 Engineer changed toilet use after encounter with trans colleague, tribunal told Maria Kelly has lodged a complaint alleging harassment, direct and indirect discrimination against her employer Leonardo UK in Edinburgh.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 21, 2025 Scottish council bans arms testing in public parks A Scottish council has officially banned arms companies and weapons manufacturers from using public parks to test their equipment ...
The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2025 Two arrests after pro-Palestine protesters blockade Edinburgh arms firm factory Pro-Palestine protesters have blockaded the entrance to the Leonardo defence firm factory in Edinburgh
The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2025 Checks on Israeli-linked arms firms appear to be just a cosmetic formality The Scottish Government has come under criticism in recent months for the continuing financial support it provides to companies involved in the arms…
The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2025 Scottish Enterprise panned for lack of checks on Israeli-linked arms firms THE Scottish Government has been condemned for the lack of checks it’s performing on grants offered to arms firms supplying Israel ...