Austria has signed a government-to-government-backed contract with Leonardo for 12 M-346F Block 20 light combat/advanced trainer aircraft, with deliveries due to begin in 2028. The jets will provide near-term light-strike and pilot-training capability alongside Austria’s Eurofighter Typhoon fleet.
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The 12-aircraft, G2G-backed M-346F Block 20 order (deliveries from 2028) supplies Austria an immediate light-strike and advanced-training capability to shore up gaps around its Typhoon fleet; the purchase is a measurable capability lift (12 jets, EIS from 2028).
The deal sustains Leonardo’s M-346 export momentum and keeps the type competitive in both trainer and light-attack contests, following efforts such as its recent M-346 pitch for the US Navy T‑45 replacement.
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Leonardo to supply 12 M-346 F Block 20 advanced trainer/light-combat jets to Austria • BlogBeforeFlight.net
Leonardo Secures Contract to Supply 12 M-346 F Block 20 Aircraft to Austria • aero-defence.tech
Italy’s Directorate of Aeronautical Armaments orders 12 Leonardo M-346 multirole aircraft • APAC Defence Reporter
Austria Buys M-346F Light Fighters • The War Zone
Leonardo signs contract on Austria’s M-346 aircraft order • Shephard Media
Leonardo Signs Contract for Austria’s M-346F Block20 Jets • The Aviationist
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• Craig Hoyle