Finmeccanica is Italy’s leading high-tech company, operating in the design and manufacture of helicopters, defence electronics, commercial and military aircraft, aerostructures, satellites, space infrastructure and missiles.

 

It plays a leading role in the European aerospace and defence industry, and participates in some of the biggest international programmes in these sectors through well-established alliances with European and American partners. Finmeccanica also boasts significant manufacturing assets and skills in the transport and energy sectors.

The Group is listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, and operates in Italy and abroad through subsidiaries and joint ventures. With a total workforce of over 73,000 staff, of which 59% in Italy and 41% in foreign countries (mainly the United States, the United Kingdom and France), the Group has revenues of more than €15 billion. As part of its drive to maintain and build on its technological expertise, Group Research & Development represents roughly 12% of 2008 consolidated revenues.