Austria picks Leonardo M-346 light fighter to replace retired Saab …
Dec 31, 2024 · WASHINGTON — Austria has taken the next step in shoring up its small and aging fleet of jet fighters, with the formal announcement that Vienna will procure 12 Leonardo M-346FA aircraft.. The ...
Austria Announces Acquisition of M-346FA - The Aviationist
Dec 28, 2024 · Austria has decided to acquire the Leonardo M-346FA, the light fighter variant of the M-346 Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT). Citing military sources, the Austrian newspaper Krone said a letter of...
Austria to purchase 12 Leonardo M-346FA aircraft through deal …
Dec 30, 2024 · Austrian Defence Minister Klaudia Tanner has endorsed the acquisition of the Leonardo M-346FA jets as a replacement for the decommissioned Saab 105 trainers. This decision aligns with the General Staff’s recommendation and adheres to the budgetary provisions established in the 2022 multi-year financial plan and the “ÖBH 2032 ...
Austria picks M-346FA as Saab 105 replacement | News | Flight …
Dec 31, 2024 · Austria is to acquire 12 Leonardo M-346FA light-attack/trainer jets as a replacement for its already retired Saab 105 fleet. Announcing the planned government-to-government deal on 28 December ...
Austria Replacing Fleet With Leonardo M-346FA Aircraft
5 days ago · Austria will replace its fleet of retired Saab 105 training aircraft with the Leonardo M-346FA advanced trainer and light fighter-attack multi-role jets, as confirmed by Austrian Defense Minister...
Leonardo clinches Austria deal with M-346 trainer-fighter jets
Dec 30, 2024 · ROME — Austria is to purchase 12 Italian Leonardo M-346FA jets to serve in both a training and defense role, Austria’s defense minister has said.
Austrian Air Force Picks M-346FA Masters To Replace Saab 105 …
4 days ago · Austria has stated it is purchasing the 12 Italian Leonardo M-346FA light fighter variants of the M-346 Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT). The jet was developed by Alenia Aermacchi and was rebranded as Leonardo in 2017. According to reporting by The Aviationist, the contract is worth around $1 billion.Austria is also one of the nine operators of the Eurofighter Typhoon.
Austria picks Leonardo M-346FA jets as successor to Saab 105
Dec 29, 2024 · The M-346FA is a variant of the M-346 Master advanced training aircraft. Produced by Leonardo, this multi-role aircraft features seven external hardpoints for various munitions and equipment. With a speed of Mach 1.15 and a range of 1,800 kilometers (1,120 miles), the M-346FA is suitable for close air support, tactical reconnaissance, and air ...
Leonardo up-guns its M-346 fighter, teams with Airbus on ... - Defense News
Jun 22, 2023 · ROME — Leonardo will mount a 20-millimeter Nexter gun on the fighter version of its M-346 jet, the Italian firm said on Thursday, a day after announcing a tie-up with Airbus to market its...
Farnborough 2024: Leonardo upgrades M-346 trainer, light …
Jul 23, 2024 · Leonardo rolled out a capability upgrade package for its M-346 trainer and light fighter and attack jet at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 on 22 July.
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