Leonardo's military-vehicle deal EU clearance decision published

( October 14, 2026, 15:37 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Italian defense company Leonardo saw its approved deal with Iveco and Astra published by the European Commission on Wednesday, seven months after its clearance. The regulator found that the transaction, which includes the sale of military vehicle manufacturing units to Leonardo, wouldn’t harm European competition.Case number is M.12158. Document is attached....

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