“Cultural Bridges: How Leonardo and the Vespucci Expedition Foster UAE Alliances via Villaggio Italia”
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 27/12/2024 – Leonardo, the renowned global industrial organization active in the Aviation, Defense, and Security sectors, continues to extend its support for the Villaggio Italia and the Amerigo Vespucci World Tour, which will showcase the Italian Navy’s training ship at Zayed Port, Abu Dhabi, from December 27 to 31. With its diverse technologies utilized on more than a thousand vessels across seventy navies, including 45 units from the UAE Navy, Leonardo is a notable player in the international naval industry and accompanies Amerigo Vespucci – “the most beautiful ship in the world” – on its westward journey.
“The maritime partnership represents just one of the critical collaborations that Leonardo has cultivated with Emirati entities for almost five decades,” remarked Fabio Frenguelli, General Manager of Leonardo in the UAE. “These relationships span both civilian and military realms. More than 100 Leonardo helicopters are actively involved daily in institutional transport, enhancing the energy sector, executing emergency medical airlifts, and conducting search and rescue operations. In conjunction with Abu Dhabi Aviation, Leonardo has established a premier helicopter maintenance logistics hub in the UAE. Our goal is to further strengthen strategic ties with the UAE and expand cooperation with businesses and organizations in new arenas, both industrially and technologically, as well as in nurturing skilled talent.”
Leonardo’s proficiency in managing the complete value chain within the space arena – from satellite construction and orbital frameworks to the assembly of sophisticated equipment and sensors, satellite service management, and launch systems – positions the organization as a favored partner for emerging projects, especially those associated with Space Situational Awareness.
In the field of cybersecurity, Leonardo offers solutions that enhance the resilience of digital infrastructures against cyber threats, cyber intelligence, threat monitoring, and reactive capabilities. The organization’s commitment to cybersecurity, beginning from the design phase, reinforces the integrity of IT and physical infrastructures, communication networks, and mobility, which are vital for the economic and cultural growth of nations.
The Amerigo Vespucci World Tour and the Villaggio Italia accentuate Italy’s excellence across multiple domains at significant ports worldwide, aiding in the strengthening of the nation’s cultural and industrial heritage. Among these, advanced technology applied to defense and security is exceptionally prominent, as it plays a vital role in ensuring sustainable development and the freedom of communities and nations. Consequently, Leonardo’s teams are devoted daily to the advancement of innovative technologies that address present needs and anticipate future demands. These breakthroughs include artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and strategic information management. These elements empower Leonardo to facilitate the digital transformation of its clients globally, ensuring continuous enhancement in defense and international safety.
