Press release

Leonardo, ENAV and UKSATSE sign an agreement to restore Ukraine’s air traffic management system

As a first step, five radar systems will be donated to the Country

Rome, 10 July 2025 – At the Ukrainian Recovery Conference, Leonardo, Enav SpA and the Ukrainian State Air Traffic Services Enterprise (UkSATSE) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to launch a collaborative effort aimed at restoring and enhancing Ukraine’s civil air navigation infrastructure under the framework of the Ukraine Air Traffic Management (ATM) Restoration and Recovery Plan (UARRP).

 

The agreement marks a significant step towards the re-establishment of Ukraine’s ATM capabilities, which have been severely affected by the ongoing conflict. Through this partnership, Leonardo, a European leader in aerospace, defence and security, will act as a supporter and provider of technological and infrastructure components of the recovery plan. At the same time, Enav, Italy’s national Air Navigation Service Provider, will contribute with its operational knowledge and consultancy services. On its end, UkSATSE, Ukraine’s Air Navigation Service Provider, will lead the implementation as the end user and beneficiary of the restored systems.

 

The three parties are committed to jointly coordinate the planning and execution of key projects under the UARRP and to work closely with institutional partners to identify sustainable financing solutions.

 

In the framework of the cooperation, two Donation Agreements have been signed between Leonardo, Enav and UkSATSE, covering the transfer of five en-route primary radar systems and associated equipment. These systems are expected to play a meaningful role in restoring Ukraine’s basic surveillance capacity and enabling a phased reopening of its airspace for civil operations.

 

This initial delivery represents the first tangible milestone in the broader implementation of the UARRP and reflects Leonardo’s concrete support for Ukraine’s recovery needs.

 

The Memorandum and the Donation Agreements reaffirm the shared intention of all three parties to build a secure and functional airspace infrastructure for Ukraine’s future.

 

The agreement may be the subject of subsequent binding agreements that the parties will define in compliance with the applicable legislation, including that relating to transactions between related parties.

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