LEONARDO: EXCLUSIVE COLLABORATOR FOR THE MILAN CORTINA 2026 WINTER OLYMPICS AND PARALYMPICS
Leonardo along with the Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 have revealed a pivotal collaboration agreement as part of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
This partnership, enabled through cooperation with the Italian Minister for Sport and Youth, Andrea Abodi, signifies an important advancement in fostering the efficient management of field operators during the significant sporting occasion that will occur in Italy in 2026. Leonardo will implement a mission-critical, multi-technology, and multi-user communication framework.
In attendance at the agreement signing were Leonardo’s Chairman, Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo, Leonardo’s CEO, Roberto Cingolani, the President of the Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation, Giovanni Malagò, and its CEO, Andrea Varnier.
Leonardo’s cutting-edge solutions – backed by its technological expertise and extensive background in secure communications for major events – will guarantee an exceptional experience for all participants in the Games.
The sporting occasion will adopt a decentralized framework, covering an expansive area for the first time: 22,000 km², encompassing two regions (Lombardy and Veneto), two autonomous provinces (Trento and Bolzano), and two cities (Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo).
“With the collaboration of the Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026, Leonardo is endorsing a venture that enhances the nation’s global profile while upholding the universal values of sport,” stated Roberto Cingolani, CEO and General Manager of Leonardo. “We take pride in applying our know-how and expertise to address the security requirements of a globally significant event through state-of-the-art technologies and specialized skills.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Leonardo as a Premium Partner of Milano Cortina 2026,” remarked Andrea Varnier, CEO of the Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation. “Leonardo represents a globally esteemed Italian excellence, demonstrating strong leadership in security and technological advancement. This partnership possesses strategic importance: with the advanced solutions provided, we will be able to ensure a safe and top-tier experience for the Italian Olympic and Paralympic Games.”
Leonardo is a global industrial conglomerate, ranking among the leading international firms in Aerospace, Defence, and Security (AD&S). With a workforce of 53,000 employees around the globe, the company addresses global security through the Helicopters, Electronics, Aircraft, Cyber & Security, and Space sectors, participating in the most critical international programs within these domains such as Eurofighter, NH-90, FREMM, GCAP, and Eurodrone. Leonardo boasts substantial production capabilities in Italy, the UK, Poland, and the USA. The company utilizes its subsidiaries, joint ventures, and equity holdings, which comprise Leonardo DRS (72.3%), MBDA (25%), ATR (50%), Hensoldt (22.8%), Telespazio (67%), Thales Alenia Space (33%), and Avio (29.6%). Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange (LDO), in 2023, Leonardo achieved new orders totaling €17.9 billion, with an order book reaching €39.5 billion and consolidated revenues of €15.3 billion. Included in the MIB ESG index, the firm has also been a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) since 2010.
