Since 2001 OTO Melara has been a company of the Finmeccanica Group. It is world leader in the production of small and medium calibre naval guns. Its research and development capabilities range from artillery systems to armoured vehicles, from ammunition to anti-aircraft systems and UGVs.
Company's two main factories are based in La Spezia and Brescia. OTO Melara employs about 1.000 people in La Spezia and 110 in Brescia.
The company has two subsidiaries entirely controlled by OTO Melara head office in La Spezia: OTO Melara Iberica, based in Valencia, Spain, established in 2003 and OTO Melara do Brasil LTDA (ODB), established on November 2013.