BIT:LDOAerospace & Defense
Is Leonardo (BIT:LDO) Quietly Redefining Its Defense Edge With AR-Powered Pilot Training?
In April 2026, Red 6 announced it is partnering with Leonardo to integrate the Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) into Leonardo’s M-346 advanced jet trainer, creating the first operational trainer that projects full-color synthetic air and surface threats directly into pilots’ helmet displays during live flights.
This move turns the M-346 into a digitally extensible, augmented-reality “sandbox” for modern air combat training, potentially enhancing Leonardo’s position in...