Alberto Brambilla

Leonardo SpA shareholders narrowly approved the Italian government’s board nominees, who overcame an unusually high level of opposition triggered by Rome’s decision to oust the chief executive officer.

(Bloomberg) -- Leonardo SpA shareholders narrowly approved the Italian government's slate of board nominees, who overcame a protest vote over Rome's

Italy’s government will hold talks with labor unions and regional officials to discuss Electrolux AB’s plan to eliminate about 1,700 jobs at its Italian facilities.

Italian yachtmaker Sanlorenzo SpA is exploring a US acquisition that would boost its presence in the world’s top market for luxury water craft, Chief Executive Officer Massimo Perotti said.

A proposed satellite joint venture between Airbus SE, Leonardo SpA and Thales SA is set to test the EU’s revamped merger framework, which aims to help create globally competitive European champions.

Leonardo SpA’s new chief executive officer expects European regulatory approval for its satellite venture with Airbus SE and Thales SA by the end of next year, clearing the way for one of Europe’s most ambitious defense and space projects.

More nations are evaluating the European-made SAMP/T NG missile defense system, demonstrating the Franco-Italian interceptor’s emergence as an alternative to hard-to-get Patriot batteries from the US.

Stellantis NV and Nissan Motor Co. are in talks to take over some of the assets of Marelli Holdings Co., the global auto-parts maker that’s mired in a challenging reorganization in bankruptcy.

Fincantieri SpA agreed to buy majority stakes in four underwater technology companies, boosting the Italian shipbuilder’s presence in a growing part of Europe’s military buildout.

Hybrid warfare presents an emerging threat to Europe’s underwater cable and energy links, the chief executive officer of Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri SpA said.