(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 23. Leonardo, the
Italian aerospace and defense company, views Central Asia as a
vital region for expanding its innovative solutions in aerospace,
defense, and security, said Angelo Cecchini, the company's Vice
President of International Business Development for North East
Asia, Oceania, Central Asia, and the India region, in an interview
with Trend .
"The commercial footprint of Leonardo in Central Asia is rich in
terms of technologies provided and sectors of application,
representing a solid foundation for the company's future growth in
the region," he noted.
Leonardo's offerings in Central Asia already span a wide range
of advanced technologies, including helicopters, secure
communications, naval defense solutions, satellite services for
both civil and military applications, combat and training aircraft,
and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). According to the VP, these
solutions demonstrate Leonardo's commitment to addressing the
region's evolving needs.
"In response to the growing necessities in the region,
leveraging its advanced technologies in aerospace, defense, and
security, Leonardo is willing to offer its expertise for the
modernization of armed forces," Cecchini emphasized. This
modernization encompasses rotary and fixed-wing aircraft, radar
systems, UAVs, and border security solutions.
The VP highlighted the importance of Leonardo's border security
solutions, describing them as "designed for integration into a
net-centric architecture for full situational awareness and control
across air, land, and maritime domains".
In addition to hardware, Leonardo prioritizes cybersecurity,
offering cutting-edge solutions to protect governments and critical
infrastructures from increasingly sophisticated threats. Cecchini
pointed out that, in today's world, cybersecurity is indispensable:
"Our solutions provide protection and resilience against
cyberattacks, ensuring the security of sensitive data and
operations".
Leonardo also invests heavily in training programs tailored for
defense and cybersecurity professionals. "Specialized defense and
cyber training programs are of great importance," Cecchini
remarked. "These programs enable customers and end-users to
maximize the effectiveness of new equipment and adopt best
practices in operational scenarios".
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