“Connecting Cultures: Leonardo and the Vespucci Expedition Enhance UAE Partnerships Through Villaggio Italia”
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 27/12/2024 – Leonardo, the global industrial conglomerate operating within the Aviation, Defense, and Security realms, persists in its backing for the Villaggio Italia and the Amerigo Vespucci World Tour, which will position the Italian Navy’s training vessel at Zayed Port, Abu Dhabi, from December 27 to 31. With its multi-faceted technologies utilized on over a thousand ships across seventy Navies, including the 45 units of the UAE Navy, Leonardo stands as a prominent entity in the global naval industry and accompanies Amerigo Vespucci – “the most stunning vessel in the world” – on its westward expedition.
“The maritime collaboration is merely one of the vital partnerships that Leonardo has nurtured with Emirati organizations over nearly five decades,” stated Fabio Frenguelli, General Manager of Leonardo in the UAE. “These alliances encompass both civil and military sectors. Over 100 Leonardo helicopters are actively engaged daily in institutional transportation, bolstering the energy sector, executing emergency medical airlifts, and conducting search and rescue operations. In partnership with Abu Dhabi Aviation, Leonardo has established a leading helicopter maintenance logistics center in the UAE. Our ambition is to further fortify the strategic connections with the UAE and broaden collaboration with enterprises and organizations in novel domains, both industrially and technologically, as well as in cultivating skilled talent.”
Leonardo’s expertise in handling the entire value chain within the space domain – from satellite fabrication and orbital infrastructure to the assembly of advanced equipment and sensors, satellite service management, and launch systems – positions the organization as a preferred ally for emerging initiatives, particularly those linked to Space Situational Awareness.
In the realm of cybersecurity, Leonardo delivers solutions that bolster the resilience of digital frameworks against cyber threats, cyber intelligence, threat vigilance, and responsive capabilities. The organization’s dedication to cybersecurity, commencing from the design stage, enhances the robustness of IT and physical infrastructures, communication networks, and mobility, which are essential for the economic and cultural advancement of nations.
The Amerigo Vespucci World Tour and the Villaggio Italia highlight Italy’s excellence across various sectors at prominent ports globally, contributing to the enhancement of the nation’s cultural and industrial legacy. Among these, high technology applied to defense and security is particularly notable, as it plays a crucial role in ensuring sustainable growth and the liberty of communities and nations. Consequently, Leonardo’s teams are engaged daily in the development of pioneering technologies that address current requirements and foresee future demands. These innovations encompass artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and strategic information management. All these factors enable Leonardo to facilitate the digital transformation of its clients worldwide, promoting continuous advancement in defense and global safety.
