Leonardo and Baykar Technologies have formed a 50:50 joint venture called LBA Systems to develop unmanned aerial systems, leveraging their combined expertise to enhance capabilities in the defense sector.
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Italian aerospace giant Leonardo and Turkish defense technology company Baykar Technologies have announced the establishment of a 50:50 joint venture named LBA Systems. This new entity will be headquartered in Italy and will focus on the design, development, manufacturing, and support of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The collaboration builds on a previous Memorandum of Understanding signed earlier in March 2025.
LBA Systems aims to leverage the significant industrial synergies between Leonardo and Baykar to create a leading player in the unmanned technology sector. This venture is poised to capitalize on the respective strengths of both companies in integrated multi-domain technologies and innovative UAV platforms, providing advanced solutions to meet growing global defense needs.
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Industry Overview
The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry is experiencing remarkable growth, driven by increased demand for advanced aerial surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities across the globe. As technologies continually evolve, countries are inves
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Leonardo and Baykar Technologies
invested in
LBA Systems
in 2025
in a Joint Venture deal