According to a statement from Leonardo, the partnership will see the company providing a “mission-critical, multi-technology, and multi-user communication system.” It anticipates that the roll-out will “mark a crucial step in promoting the effective coordination of field operators.”
The spokesperson continued: “Leonardo’s innovative solutions will help ensure a unique experience for all participants in the Games. [This will be] supported by its technological leadership and extensive experience in secure communications for major events.”
Leonardo CEO and general manager, Roberto Cingolani, said: "Thanks to the partnership with the Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026, Leonardo is supporting a project that strengthens the country's international image while promoting the universal values of sport.
"We are proud to bring our know-how and expertise to meet the security needs of a globally significant event through advanced technologies and specialised skills."
Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation CEO, Andrea Varnier, said: "We are excited to welcome Leonardo among the Premium Partners of Milano Cortina 2026.
"Leonardo is globally recognised [for] Italian excellence, with a solid leadership in security and technological innovation. This partnership holds strategic value. Thanks to the advanced solutions provided, we will be able to ensure a safe and world-class experience for the Italian Olympic and Paralympic Games."
The event will follow a decentralised model, taking place across the regions of Lombardy and Veneto, as well as two autonomous provinces - Trento and Bolzano -, and the cities of Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.
