Event

Leonardo and Baykar complete K-SWARM crewed-uncrewed flight tests

Jun 23, 2026 · Demonstration · Leonardo · Defense

  • The tests included autonomous taxi, takeoff, rejoin and formation command from M-346 pilots.
  • The trial used RF data exchange, C2 and protected autonomy layers between crewed and uncrewed aircraft.
  • The activity advances crewed-uncrewed teaming for collaborative combat air operations.

Leonardo is a major aerospace, defence and security company with products spanning aircraft, helicopters, electronics, sensors, mission systems and defence platforms. Its robotics relevance comes through payloads, sensors, remote systems and integration into unmanned or autonomous defence architectures.

Company
Leonardo
Segment
Defense
Event type
Demonstration
Evidence
Source linked
Added to Korthos
Jun 25, 2026
Geography
Rome · Italy