Rheinmetall financial result for year 2025: German defence and technology group Rheinmetall AG has opened the 2026 financial year with higher revenues, stronger profitability and a record order backlog, underscoring the continued transformation of Europe’s defence sector amid mounting geopolitical tensions and rising military spending across NATO countries.
Leonardo financial result for 2025; Italian aerospace and defence group Leonardo S.p.A. has reported strong financial results for 2025, driven by rising global demand for defence and security technologies, while shareholders also approved a new board of directors and a higher dividend payout.
Leonardo appoints Lorenzo Mariani as new CEO: Italian aerospace and defence group Leonardo S.p.A. has appointed Lorenzo Mariani as its new Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, as the company unveiled a revised leadership and governance structure following the appointment of a new board of directors.
India-France Cooperation for Space Flight and AI Sectors: India and France have moved to deepen their strategic partnership in science, technology and space, with both countries outlining plans for expanded cooperation in artificial intelligence, human spaceflight, advanced materials and ocean research during a high-level bilateral meeting.
Women’s participation in India’s maritime sector has risen by 340% since 2020, according to India’s Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, who described the increase as part of the government’s broader effort to build a more inclusive and future-ready maritime workforce.
