Francesco Macrì: "We need to invest in European common defense"
The CEO of Leonardo is talking about a “Renaissance” of industry based on innovation in the security, space, AI and robotics sectors
Francesco Macrì, president of Leonardo, has called for a European defence project, stating that Italy and Europe must work together to achieve a common defence. He noted that the country faces over 500 cyber attacks per year, and that a collective effort is needed to address this threat. Macrì also highlighted the potential for growth in the space economy, which is expected to be worth $1,800 billion by 2035, and emphasised the importance of investing in artificial intelligence to avoid becoming "technological subjects".
Leonardo, Italy's largest manufacturing company, has a significant presence in the country, with operations in 15 regions and 4,500 suppliers, 84% of which are small and medium-sized enterprises.
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