Leonardo repositions M-346 for MUM-T with KIZILELMA trials
Leonardo and Baykar’s K-SWARM trials validate KIZILELMA while also helping reposition the M-346 in a market increasingly shaped by digital teaming and MUM-T
m-346 News
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Unmanned Systems
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Unmanned Systems
Communication
Leonardo Plans MUM-T Tests with M-346F and KIZILELMA in 2026
During a press conference, Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani stated that demonstrations for MUM-T with KIZILELMA unmanned fighter will commence in mid-2026.
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Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Italy Evaluates GCAP Wingman Options, Including Kızılelma
Leonardo CEO Roberto Cingolani stated that various alternatives like unmanned versions of trainers and Baykar’s Kızılelma are being evaluated as loyal wingman.
Air
Expo and Air Show
TUSAŞ’s HÜRJET Nears Agreement with Spanish Air Force
TUSAŞ’s HÜRJET nears agreement with the Spanish Air Force as one of the main attractions at FEINDEF 2025, showcasing its capabilities at both TUSAŞ and Airbus.
Air
Poland Might Cancel FA-50PL LCA Acquisition
Polish sources have reported that continuing integration issues on the Republic of Korea’s FA-50PL Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) might lead to a cancellation.
Air
Peru to Acquire FA-50s and Join the KF-21 Boramae Program
The Peruvian government is reportedly negotiating with the ROK to acquire FA-50 light fighter jets to join the KF-21 Boramae program.
Air
Nigerian Air Force Purchases 50 Aircraft
The Nigerian Air Force announced plans to acquire 50 additional aircraft to improve its capabilities against militants in northwest Nigeria.
Air
HÜRJET Joins the Spanish Tender for New Trainer Aircraft
TUSAŞ’s HÜRJET Trainer/LCA is among the contenders for Spain’s F-5 trainer aircraft replacement tender.
Air
Leonardo Confirms the M-346 Contract for Nigeria
Leonardo announced it had secured a deal to supply the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) with its M-346 fighter and trainer aircraft.
Air
Royal Air Force May Replace Hawk T2 Trainer Aircraft
The Royal Air Force (RAF), which has a 28 Hawk T2 advanced jet trainer, might replace it with a new solution due to availability problems.
Air
Greece Received the First two M-346 Trainers
The first two M-346 advanced jet trainers arrived at Kalamata Air Base, replacing the old T-2 Buckeye.
Air
The First Greek M-346 Conducts Maiden Flight
The first M-346 jet trainer of the Hellenic Air Force has conducted its maiden flight. Information published by Leonardo, the manufacturer of the aircraft.
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Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Poland orders four F-16 simulators from Elbit Systems
Poland ordered four Full Mission Simulators (FMS) F-16 aircraft to Elbit Systems with an estimated contract of $36 million.
Air
M-346 is certified as a trainer jet for 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.
Air
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.
Bilateral Relations
Greece and Israel agree on $1.65 billion Defence Cooperation
Israel and Greece have signed a contract for the establishment and operation for 22 years of an International Flight Centre for Greek Air Force pilots.
