Leonardo Delivers Mission-Critical Communications Infrastructure for Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games
During the Games, a dedicated AW169 helicopter operated by Airgreen will also be available, supporting rapid connectivity and emergency response capabilities.
Leonardo is playing a central role in supporting the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games by delivering a mission-critical professional communications infrastructure designed to ensure continuity, reliability, and security throughout one of the world’s most complex international sporting events.
As a Premium Partner, Leonardo is contributing advanced technologies that underpin safety, coordination, and operational effectiveness across the Games, which are expected to attract a significant influx of spectators and global attention. For Italy, Milan Cortina 2026 represents not only a major sporting milestone but also a strategic opportunity to reinforce its international image and technological leadership.
The scale and complexity of the Olympic and Paralympic Games demand an integrated approach to security and operations. Beyond competition, the event constitutes a broad ecosystem—sporting, digital, logistical, and human—where seamless teamwork and resilient infrastructure are essential. In this context, mission-critical communications are a strategic enabler, supporting real-time coordination, rapid response, and secure information exchange among all stakeholders.
Technology at the Service of Safety
Leonardo’s solutions provide robust and resilient communications coverage across all Games locations, from preparatory test events to live competitions. The infrastructure is designed to operate reliably even in demanding environments, including high-mountain venues and adverse weather conditions, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity where it matters most.
Secure, encrypted, and always-on communications systems are used by field operators, competition staff, security services, transportation teams, and other personnel involved in the organization and delivery of the Games. These capabilities are complemented by advanced services that meet the highest requirements for reliability, interoperability, and data protection.
Operational Support on the Ground
In addition to technology deployment, Leonardo is providing continuous operational support through dedicated teams of engineers, technicians, and operators stationed across venues. These specialists are responsible for monitoring, managing, and maintaining the communications infrastructure, ensuring rapid intervention and uninterrupted service throughout the event.
Key figures for the Milan Cortina 2026 Games include:
- 25 event venues covered by secure communications
- 7,800 TETRA terminals in operation
- 1,800 MC_linX smartphone licenses deployed
During the Games, a dedicated AW169 helicopter operated by Airgreen will also be available, supporting rapid connectivity and emergency response capabilities.
A Proven Partner for Major Events
Leonardo’s involvement in Milan Cortina 2026 builds on a long-standing track record as a technology partner for major events and complex operational environments. For more than a century, the Group has developed and integrated defense and security technologies, including mission-critical communications systems now used in over 50 countries to protect cities, critical infrastructure, transportation networks, and to support emergency management and large-scale international events.
Leonardo’s mission-critical communications portfolio is entirely designed and manufactured in Italy, with facilities in Genoa, Campi Bisenzio (Florence), Nerviano (Milan), and Pordenone. The AW169 helicopter supporting the Games reflects the Group’s aerospace expertise, with design, assembly, and advanced training activities carried out at sites in Cascina Costa, Vergiate, and Sesto Calende, in the province of Varese.
Through the integration of secure technologies, operational expertise, and continuous on-site support, Leonardo is contributing to a safe, resilient, and well-coordinated Milan Cortina 2026—demonstrating how mission-critical communications play a decisive role in the success of major global events.
