(Alliance News) - ENAV Spa announced on Monday that it has signed, as lead contractor, an agreement with Teledife - the Information Technology, Telematics and Advanced Technologies Directorate of the Ministry of Defence - for the modernization, by 2032, of radar surveillance systems at six Italian Air Force operational bases: Grosseto, Trapani, Gioia del Colle, Istrana, Amendola, and Galatina.
The works will be carried out by a Temporary Business Grouping led by ENAV, with Techno Sky - wholly owned by ENAV - and Leonardo Spa. The contract, with a total value of approximately EUR 102 million including options, provides for the renewal of radar sensors for air traffic control and the implementation of an advanced maintenance service under a Service Level Agreement (SLA). ENAV's share of the supply amounts to EUR 43.2 million.
Thanks to this strategic program, the Air Force's air traffic radar modernization plan will be completed. The same consortium was already involved in 2024 for the Sigonella operational base, a project currently underway.
"The contract represents a challenge for the consortium, which will modernize the radar network between 2026 and 2032, also involving the Decimomannu and Sigonella bases for the maintenance component," ENAV stated.
The adoption of the SLA confirms the Ministry of Defence's intention to strengthen its synergy with Techno Sky in long-term maintenance programs.
ENAV CEO Pasqualino Monti commented: "The signing of this contract marks a fundamental step in strengthening the national radar infrastructure and demonstrates the trust that the Air Force and Ministry of Defence place in the ENAV Group and its expertise. Modernizing six strategic bases means making a concrete contribution to the safety and efficiency of Italian airspace and highlights the value creation potential that greater investment in defence can also bring to ENAV."
"This project showcases our know-how, consolidates institutional collaboration, and creates the conditions to extend an advanced maintenance model over time, while also contributing to a stronger and more visible development trajectory for the unregulated market. We are proud to lead a consortium that brings together Italian industrial excellence and will deliver lasting benefits to the country system."
ENAV shares closed up 0.9% at EUR 4.62 per share on Monday, while Leonardo fell 2.6% to EUR 45.68 per share.
By Giuseppe Fabio Ciccomascolo, Alliance News senior reporter
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