Leonardo SpA, the Italian state-controlled defense company, is aiming to deepen ties with Ukraine’s fast-growing military-technology sector through its new Kyiv unit, seeking partnership, investment or acquisition opportunities, Chief Executive Officer Lorenzo Mariani said.
Source: [Bloomberg Markets](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-05/leonardo-ceo-mariani-sees-ukraine-unit-as-acquisition-outpost)