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Leonardo’s M-346 is certified as a trainer jet for Polish F-16 and F-35
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Leonardo’s M-346 is certified as a trainer jet for Polish F-16 and F-35

The Leonardo M-346 Master has been certified by the US USAF as a jet trainer for future F-16 and F-35 fighter pilots in Poland.

US awards $ 29 million contract for new AW119Kx helicopters
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US awards $ 29 million contract for new AW119Kx helicopters

On 20 April, the US Department of Defence awarded Leonardo a $29 million contract in the FMS framework to Israel.

Fincantieri Delivers First Musherib-Class OPV To Qatar
Navy / Maritime

Fincantieri Delivers First Musherib-Class OPV To Qatar

According to information published by Fincantieri on January 31, 2022, Fincantieri has delivered the first-in-class OPV – Offshore Patrol Vessel – “Musherib”, ordered by the Qatari Ministry of Defence. The delivery of the first OPV took place at the Muggiano shipyard.

QEAF Receives Three Leonardo M-346 Trainers
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QEAF Receives Three Leonardo M-346 Trainers

QEAF recently received its first three Leonardo M-346 trainers. The first aircraft in Qatari colours was spotted parked on January 26, 2021.

Leonardo Denies Being Investigated for Kuwait's Eurofighter
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Leonardo Denies Being Investigated for Kuwait's Eurofighter

Leonardo stated that it is not the focus of a court inquiry into the Kuwait Eurofighter programme and that its deal to provide 28 fighters is going as planned.

Italy Orders 18 AW169M Helicopters to Leonardo for Austria
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Italy Orders 18 AW169M Helicopters to Leonardo for Austria

Italy and Leonardo inked the Acquisition Contract to supply 18 AW169M Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) to the Austrian Ministry of Defence.

Moroccon Navy plans two acquire two MPA to increase its ASW capabilities
Navy / Maritime

Moroccon Navy plans two acquire two MPA to increase its ASW capabilities

According to Spanish “Defensa” website, the Royal Moroccan Navy has launched a program to acquire two multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft.

SSB delivered Two P-72 MPA to the Naval Forces Command
Navy / Maritime

SSB delivered Two P-72 MPA to the Naval Forces Command

The Presidency of Defence Industries (SSB) announced that it delivered two P-72 Marine Patrol Aircraft (MPA) to the Naval Forces Command.

Kuwait Receives Two Eurofighter Typhoons
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Kuwait Receives Two Eurofighter Typhoons

Italian Leonardo delivered its first two Eurofighter Typhoons to the Kuwaiti Air Force (KAF) in a ceremony on Tuesday at the Caselle airbase near Turin.

TUA Became IAF Member
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TUA Became IAF Member

The Turkish Space Agency represented Turkey in the International Astronautical Federation Congress. It is accepted as a member of the Federation.

Marti Reminds Blue Homeland
Navy / Maritime

Marti Reminds Blue Homeland

Itamilradar, which monitors Mediterranean air traffic, figured out that a Turkish Navy Aircraft, P-72, is in mission flight in the Aegean Sea.

Leonardo will prepare Pakistan’s  Sea Sultans
Navy / Maritime

Leonardo will prepare Pakistan’s Sea Sultans

Pakistan has hired an Italian defence company to convert three Embraer Lineage 1000 regional jetliners into long-range maritime patrol aircraft for its Navy.

Two Turkish companies entered the list of Top 100 Defence
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Two Turkish companies entered the list of Top 100 Defence

Two Turkish companies entered the “Defence News Top 100” list. The list is prepared based on data from a year ago.

Captured the F-35 in the air, sold to Leonardo
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Captured the F-35 in the air, sold to Leonardo

German Hensoldt, the well-known company for catching two Stealth F-35s on the air, will be sold to Italian Leonardo.