Italy’s Leonardo unveiled the ‘Michelangelo Dome’ on November 27, 2025, a multi-domain air defense system designed to counter rising threats from Russia, particularly hypersonic missiles and drone swarms. This AI-driven architecture integrates land, air, sea, and cyber capabilities, enhancing NATO’s defense landscape by enabling predictive threat detection and optimal asset positioning. CEO Roberto Cingolani emphasized its critical role for Italy and Europe, especially in light of vulnerabilities exposed by recent conflicts in Ukraine. The system is set for partial rollout with Italian armed forces soon, achieving full operational capability by 2027-2028, highlighting the urgent need for robust air defenses among NATO allies.