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Leonardo CEO unveils Michelangelo Dome, a European multi domain defence architecture

Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani unveiled Michelangelo Dome, an integrated air, missile, maritime and cyber defence architecture combining sensors, AI and command systems. He said it advances European strategic autonomy and deeper NATO integration.

Verified Editor-read Leonardo press release, 27 November 2025

What it does not test. It does not establish any government customer, order or funding; the architecture remains a Leonardo concept presentation.

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.

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