defence-blog.com Dec 02 25
Austria finalizes $1.7B M-346FA jet deal with Leonardo:
Austria’s Ministry of Defense has finalized the long-anticipated purchase of 12 M-346FA light combat and ...
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Austria Secures New Trainer Jets from LeonardoTwelve M-346FA jets will replace Saab 105s by 2028, with a €1.5 billion deal including training, weapons, and maintenance support.
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- Austria’s Defense Ministry finalized the acquisition of twelve M-346FA light combat and training aircraft from Leonardo.
- The aircraft will be based in Linz-Hörsching from 2028, substituting the retired Saab 105 fleet.
- The procurement package includes weapons, simulators, training, and maintenance, totaling about €1.5 billion.
- An industrial cooperation with Italy is expected to yield €400 million in domestic industrial benefits.
The M-346 is a gain both as an operational platform and as a training aircraft.— Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner on the significance of the M-346FA for the Austrian Air Force.
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