Leonardo Lifts 2026 Order Outlook

Italian aerospace and defence group Leonardo raised its full-year order outlook for the second time this year. The move follows strong profit and order growth reported for the first nine months of 2026.

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LEONARDO SPA raised its 2026 order outlook to €29.5 billion ($33.2 billion) on Thursday after reporting a 29.3% increase in core profit for the first nine months of the year. The state-controlled aerospace group upgraded its forecast for the second time this year, driven by broad-based growth across all divisions. The revised target underscores accelerating demand for defense equipment in Italy and across international markets.