HawkEye 360 and Leonardo Sign MOU to Deliver Sovereign Signals Capability

HawkEye 360 and Leonardo plan phased integration of RF sensing into European ISR services using EU-based infrastructure.

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HawkEye 360 (HAWK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Leonardo to integrate HawkEye 360’s radio-frequency (RF) sensing into Leonardo’s space service solutions for European customers. Leonardo will lead data integration and institutional engagement in Europe, while HawkEye 360 will supply dedicated RF data capacity tailored to European operational needs.

The first phase will add a customized RF layer to Leonardo’s global Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) offering, including exclusive reserved capacity for selected European areas of interest. Data will be delivered via Italian ground stations and EU-based cloud infrastructure to support lower latency and European data sovereignty. The MoU also describes a phased path toward deeper industrial cooperation, including evolving payload technologies and expanding interoperability between HawkEye 360’s RF analytics and Leonardo’s sensing solutions.

Market Context

At publication, HAWK stood at $16.38, up 0.49% on its prior daily close; the MoU added European coll...

Analysis

At publication, HAWK stood at $16.38, up 0.49% on its prior daily close; the MoU added European collaboration detail without a disclosed financial term, providing a pre-headline market baseline.

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Key Terms

radio-frequency, isr, hyperspectral, interoperability

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radio-frequency technical

"specialized radio-frequency (RF) sensing capabilities"

Radio-frequency describes electromagnetic waves in the portion of the spectrum used to carry energy or signals for things like wireless communication, medical devices, and industrial equipment. Investors should care because designs that use radio-frequency determine how well a product works, whether it meets safety and regulatory rules, and how crowded or protected its market is—much like choosing the right radio channel affects clarity and interference.

isr technical

"global Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) service offering"

ISR stands for socially responsible investing (from the French phrase Investissement Socialement Responsable) and means choosing stocks, bonds or funds based on environmental, social and governance criteria in addition to financial return. Like picking a brand that matches your values, ISR matters to investors because it helps align portfolios with personal or institutional priorities, can reduce exposure to companies with regulatory or reputational risks, and can influence demand and valuation for firms deemed more sustainable.

hyperspectral technical

"RF localization, E/O, hyperspectral"

Hyperspectral describes imaging or sensing that captures light across hundreds of very narrow color bands, producing detailed “spectral fingerprints” that reveal material composition or subtle conditions ordinary cameras miss—like seeing many more colors than the human eye to tell apart similar objects. For investors, hyperspectral technology can signal companies with advanced analytics or unique data products used in agriculture, mining, defense, environmental monitoring and manufacturing, potentially enabling higher-value services, new revenue streams and competitive differentiation.

interoperability technical

"expanding interoperability between HawkEye 360's RF analytics"

Interoperability is the ability of different systems, devices, or software to work together smoothly and share information easily. It matters to investors because it enables more efficient operations, better data sharing, and faster decision-making across various platforms or technologies. When systems are interoperable, they can connect and communicate as if they were part of a single, unified system, reducing complexity and increasing overall effectiveness.

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PARIS, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360, Inc. (NYSE: HAWK), the global leader in signals intelligence data and analytics, today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Leonardo S.p.A., a leading global aerospace, defense, and security player and its affiliated. The MoU establishes a structured collaboration to integrate HawkEye 360's specialized radio-frequency (RF) sensing capabilities within Leonardo's (Telespazio/e-Geos) space service solutions, supporting the development of a sovereign, multi‑sensor intelligence info-driven solution for European customers.

Under the MoU, Leonardo will lead overall data integration and manage, through its geospatial solutions, institutional engagement across Europe, while HawkEye 360 will provide dedicated RF data capacity tailored to European operational needs. The first phase focuses on integrating a customized RF layer into the Leonardo global Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) service offering, including exclusive reserved capacity for defined European areas of interest. This phase also delivers data through Italian ground stations and EU‑based cloud infrastructure to reduce latency and enhance European data sovereignty.

"We are aligning closely with Leonardo to contribute advanced RF sensing capabilities to Europe's sovereign ISR frameworks," said John Serafini, Chief Executive Officer of HawkEye 360. "Our technology is adaptable and matured through years of operational heritage, and this collaboration represents an important step in supporting European nations with reliable, integrated RF insights embedded within their own architectures."

The MoU also outlines a phased pathway for deeper collaboration and a shared commitment to establishing scalable industrial cooperation over the coming years including the cooperation on respective payload technologies (RF localization, E/O, hyperspectral) evolution and manufacturing and hosting on respective systems and expanding interoperability between HawkEye 360's RF analytics and Leonardo's sensing solutions.

"Through this collaboration, Leonardo will integrate HawkEye 360's specialized RF capabilities with our space services expertise to deliver a multi-sensor solution tailored to European geospatial information requirements," said Massimo Claudio Comparini, Managing Director of Leonardo's Space Division. "This further strengthens Leonardo's and its affiliated role as a trusted European integrator of sovereign space-based intelligence and strategic data provider."

About HawkEye 360
HawkEye 360 is equipping defense, intelligence, and national security leaders with mission-critical electronic warfare to enable faster, better decision-making. By detecting, geolocating, and characterizing radio-frequency emissions worldwide, HawkEye 360 delivers trusted domain awareness and early-warning indicators to the US Government and allied partners. Our space-based collection, proprietary signal processing, and AI-powered analytics transform knowledge of RF spectrum into a strategic advantage. Proven by operational mission success, HawkEye 360 is redefining how signals intelligence strengthens national and global security.

Forward-Looking Statements

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FAQ

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What is the primary focus of the first phase of the HawkEye 360–Leonardo MoU?

The first phase focuses on integrating a customized RF layer into Leonardo’s global Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) service offering. It includes exclusive reserved RF data capacity for defined European areas of interest and uses Italian ground stations and EU-based cloud infrastructure to reduce latency and enhance European data sovereignty.

How will responsibilities be divided between HawkEye 360 and Leonardo under the MoU?

Leonardo will lead overall data integration and manage institutional engagement across Europe through its geospatial solutions. HawkEye 360 will provide dedicated RF data capacity tailored to European operational needs and work to expand interoperability between its RF analytics and Leonardo’s sensing solutions.

What longer-term collaboration is envisioned beyond the initial integration phase?

The MoU outlines a phased pathway for deeper collaboration and scalable industrial cooperation over the coming years. This includes cooperation on the evolution, manufacturing, and hosting of respective payload technologies such as RF localization, electro‑optical (E/O), and hyperspectral systems on respective platforms, as well as expanding interoperability between HawkEye 360’s RF analytics and Leonardo’s sensing capabilities.