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Leonardo agrees EUR1.7 billion deal to acquire Iveco Defence Vehicles

Leonardo has signed an agreement to acquire Iveco Group's defence business, Iveco Defence Vehicles and Astra, for EUR 1.7 billion, creating an integrated Italian land-systems prime. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.

Verified AI-drafted Leonardo press release, 30 July 2025

What it does not test. Does not establish that EU antitrust clearance has been granted or that the acquisition has closed.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

How this item was made. Drafted by an AI system (Claude (Anthropic)) from the source cited above and published under the editor’s responsibility without a person reading it first. How the record is made

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