MILAN (Reuters) – Leonardo plans to invest 1 billion euros ($1.10 billion) in Italy over five years to develop new products, modernize its factories and strengthen its supply chain in the defence electronics, the group said on Monday. The Italian group aims to become the leader in defence electronics in Europe and has recently bought a stake in Germany’s Hensoldt to move in this direction, Leonardo’s CEO recently said. The group’s electronics division currently employs 13,000 workers, of which 8,500 are in Italy. The division designs, develops, produces and supports radar systems, advanced sen…