News archive: Leonardo M-346 Master

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.

17 June

ReleaseEDGE and Leonardo to partner through a joint venture on advanced defence sensors and systems

20 April

ReleaseHoneywell announces plans to expand aircraft engine manufacturing In Arizona to support new U.S. Navy jet trainer

8 April

ReleaseRed 6 and Leonardo redefine live air combat training with M-346 ATARS integration

30 October 2025

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 2025

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

19 November 2024

ReleaseTreality SVS and Aechelon achieve world’s first eye-limiting 20/20 resolution in a full 360° rear projection dome display

22 July 2024

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

30 March 2017

ReleaseHoneywell F124 and F125 engines reach 1 million hour operating milestone

8 February 2017

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

25 January 2017

ReleaseRaytheon/Leonardo team withdraws from T-X competition

24 October 2016

ReleaseRaytheon chooses US site to manufacture Air Force jet trainer

2 October 2016

ReleaseRaytheon's T-X solution will teach fliers to master complex missions

17 June 2013

ReleaseAlenia Aermacchi M-346 lightning certification activities completed

4 March 2013

ReleaseAir refueling: electrostatic discharge test on the M-346

11 February 2013

ReleaseAerosonic receives new orders related to M346 international trainer aircraft

7 November 2012

ReleaseNorthrop Grumman to provide Attitude Heading Reference System for Israel's M-346 trainer aircraft

13 February 2012

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

17 May 2010

ReleaseAlenia Aermacchi M-346 Master advanced trainer adopts HMD

14 April 2009

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

22 November 2008

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

29 May 2008