Radar

Typhoon Gripen E MQ-9B Cooperation Tempest
Leonardo is the European leader in radar technology, with our Centre of Excellence in Edinburgh building upon a 75-year heritage in this area.

We design and manufacture radars for fire control and surveillance that have been bought by government and military customers around the world. These include our Raven ES05 AESA radar equipping Saab’s next-generation Gripen jets, and our family of Seaspray radars exported to several countries including the USA.

Leonardo is also part of Team Tempest (alongside the RAF Rapid Capability Office, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce and MBDA) which is developing a Next Generation Combat Air System capable of operating in the 2040+ environment. As part of the ongoing Future Combat Air System Technology Initiative (FCAS TI) programme, Leonardo will be developing the Sensor and Communications Systems technology for the next generation aircraft.

The Eye of the Typhoon

The Eye of the Typhoon

Leonardo is a Eurofighter Typhoon consortium partner, providing the Royal Air Force with its multi-role combat air capability. We are responsible for delivering over 60% of the aircraft’s on-board avionics including leading the consortia that develop both the Radar and Defensive Aid Sub-System.

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Leonardo on-board as the Saab Gripen-E takes to the skies

Leonardo has designed and built all the avionics systems on-board the Saab Gripen E next generation smart fighter. The relationship between Leonardo and Saab dates back to 2009.

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Leonardo on-board as the Saab Gripen-E takes to the skies

Leonardo and General Atomics announce sensor cooperation for MQ-9B

Leonardo and General Atomics announce sensor cooperation for MQ-9B

The two companies are jointly investing to integrate Leonardo’s SAGE electronic warfare surveillance system onto the GA-ASI MQ-9B.

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Tempest – Developing a Future Combat Air System

Under Team Tempest, Leonardo is working with the RAF Rapid Capability Office, BAE Systems, Rolls Royce and MBDA to provide the technologies, knowledge, skills and expertise to develop a Next Generation Combat Air System capable of operating in the 2040+ environment.

Discover how Leonardo is developing a Future Combat Air System

Tempest – Developing a Future Combat Air System