The transaction includes the acquisition of Sistemis SD-150 Hero unmanned helicopter program and will allow Leonardo to combine its capabilities in systems integration through the development of sensors and unmanned vehicles, Leonardo said Tuesday.
Mauro Moretti, CEO and general manager of Leonardo, said the acquisition seeks to reflect the companys investments in unmanned platforms.
SD-150 Hero is a rotorcraft unmanned aerial system designed for use in critical infrastructure monitoring missions, disaster relief and rescue efforts as well as border surveillance activities.