Austria acquired 12 Leonardo M-346FA aircraft in a deal worth €1.5 billion, with deliveries starting in 2028.

The Austrian Ministry of Defense has finalized the acquisition of the Leonardo M-346FA aircraft. The development follows the Government-to-Government agreement with Italy signed in May 2025 and a Letter of Intent in December 2024. Contents Austria acquired 12 Leonardo M-346FA aircraft in a deal worth €1.5 billion, with deliveries starting in 2028. The Deal Two-Fleet Strategy Austrian Procurement The M-346FA M-346 Block 20 What future for the Eurofighters?

The Deal

The acquisition of the M-346FA will allow the Austrian Air Force to fill the gap left by the retirement of the Saab 105 retired in 2020 after 50 years of service. The aircraft will be stationed a

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