Austria has decided to procure twelve Leonardo M-346FA jets to replace the retired Saab 105 training aircraft as part of a government-to-government agreement with Italy. 

On December 28, 2024, Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner confirmed the purchase, which aligns with the recommendation of the Austrian General Staff and falls within the budget approved in 2022 under the “ÖBH 2032+” defense plan.

The agreement will also benefit the Austrian economy through industrial offsets, according to the Austrian Air Force. 

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