M-345

Military Aviation News June 13, 2025

Italian Air Force Inducts Leonardo M-345 Trainer, Replacing MB-339

13 June 2025 | Rome, Italy – The Italian Air Force has officially introduced the Leonardo M-345 (designated T-345A) into active service, marking a significant…

Aermacchi M-345HET (High Efficiency Trainer)

Military Aviation News December 24, 2020

First two M-345 jet trainer aircraft delivered to the Italian Air Force

Profumo: “the first delivery of this new aircraft is a significant milestone and a success for the Country” The Italian Air Force has a total…

Military Aviation News May 11, 2020

M-345: LEONARDO’S NEW JET TRAINER CERTIFIED AND READY FOR THE GLOBAL MARKET

The DAAA (Directorate for Air Armaments and Airworthiness), the certification Authority of the Italian Ministry of Defence, has given the initial certification for Leonardo’s new…

M-345 C.P.X-619/1 Alenia-Aermacchii, Frecce Tricolori

Military Aviation News June 13, 2019

Leonardo awarded 300 million Euro contract to supply 13 M-345s to the Italian Air Force

Profumo: as outlined in our Industrial Plan, we’re devoting significant development efforts to our training business, both in terms of platforms, ground capabilities and services…

Military Aviation News December 24, 2018

First M-345 production aircraft performs its maiden flight

The M-345 is the new basic-advanced jet trainer aircraft produced by Leonardo The Italian Air Force, the launch customer, has a requirement for up to…

Military Aviation News September 21, 2018

Leonardo and African Group Paramount signed a LoI to evaluate a cooperation for a weaponized configuration of the M-345 for the African market

Leonardo and the African-based global defence and aerospace company Paramount Group signed a Letter of Intent during “Africa Aerospace & Defence” in Pretoria The agreement…

Military Aviation News January 13, 2017

Leonardo: Agreement with the Italian Ministry of Defence for the new M-345 trainer aircraft and for the development of the new exploration and escort helicopter

Moretti: “The signing of these contracts is the result of constructive discussions between the Italian Government and the industry” The new aircraft will work alongside…