The Lazio Aerospace Technological District (DTA) was established in 2004 through an agreement between the Region and the Ministry of Research. In 2012, the DTA became a partner of the National Aerospace Technology Cluster (CTNA).
Aerospace & Security
Lazio is the only Italian region that hosts the entire aerospace production and commercial supply chain.
Elaborations on Lazio Innova data – Year 2025
85% of the industrial network is made up of SMEs specialized in electronics, ICT, processing of advanced and rare materials, space and satellite applications, airport services, and more. Local facilities produce components for Vega and Ariane launchers, satellites, radars, and equipment for helicopters and aircraft.
ESA-ESRIN European Space Agency
Lazio hosts the ESA-ESRIN headquarters in Frascati, which manages Earth Observation missions. It connects developers and researchers, plans operations, manages scientific communications and resources. ESRIN is the main hub for the acquisition, distribution, and exploitation of satellite data, including those from non-ESA missions.
Italian Space Agency
The Italian Space Agency (ASI) is also based in Lazio and is one of the key players in space and satellite research.
The security sector is closely linked to aerospace, as it integrates space-derived technologies for environmental surveillance and control, communications, identification systems, information management, and biological and nuclear safety.
Research Centers
Across the Lazio region, dozens of research centers collaborate closely with aerospace companies: ESA, INFN, ENEA, ASI, COSMO-SkyMed, National Institute for Astrophysics, Aeroporti di Roma, CNR, INGV, ENAV, ENAC, ISPRA.
Numerous International Groups Based in Lazio
Lazio is home to leading expertise in electronics, avionics, sensors, components, innovative materials, services, and space and satellite applications.
23,500 professionals employed in the sector
€ 5 B in annual revenue
€ 3 B in exports
300 operating companies
4 university faculties involved
12 departments
30 postgraduate programs
3,000 researchers employed
Lazio leads in healthcare data protection
86% of companies operating in cybersecurity are based in Rome.
The capital hosts both major corporate investors in digital archive protection and key institutions such as the National Cybersecurity Agency.
Leonardo and Almaviva are the two main companies active in data protection.
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