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2026

24 June

Kizilelma autonomously rejoined the M-346 before the crewed aircraft assumed control.

Leonardo and Baykar bring K-SWARM combat teaming concept to the air

Live trials in Turkey have demonstrated autonomous formation flying and advanced collaboration between crewed and uncrewed combat aircraft.

2025

30 October

The Beechcraft M-346N is already proven in training pilots for fourth- and fifth-generation aircraft.

Textron will build M-346N in Wichita if selected by the Navy

If it secures the U.S. Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System contract, Textron Aviation Defense plans to invest $38 million in assembling the Beechcraft M-346N in Wichita.

28 July

ReleaseBeechcraft M-346N unveiled as ready-now solution for U.S. Navy Undergraduate Jet Training System

2024

22 July

ReleaseLeonardo launches M-346 capability enhancement programme leveraging system’s inherent growth to meet modern training and operational requirements

2017

8 February

ReleaseLeonardo to compete for U.S. Air Force Advanced Pilot Training System program through its U.S. company Leonardo DRS

25 January

ReleaseRaytheon/Leonardo team withdraws from T-X competition

2013

17 June

ReleaseAlenia Aermacchi M-346 lightning certification activities completed

4 March

ReleaseAir refueling: electrostatic discharge test on the M-346

2012

13 February

ReleaseAlenia Aermacchi tests "night" configuration Helmet Mounted Display on T-346A

2010

17 May

ReleaseAlenia Aermacchi M-346 Master advanced trainer adopts HMD

2009

14 April

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman selected to supply navigation system for M-346 advanced trainer aircraft

2008

22 November

ReleaseHoneywell ITEC to deliver F124 engine for Alenia Aermacchi Advanced Jet Trainer

29 May