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Leonardo M-346 Master
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Every Bulletin story and press release covering Leonardo M-346 Master, newest first.

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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.

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

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
19 November

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

22 July

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

2017
30 March

ReleaseHoneywell F124 and F125 engines reach 1 million hour operating milestone

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

2016
24 October

ReleaseRaytheon chooses US site to manufacture Air Force jet trainer

2 October

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

2013
17 June

ReleaseAlenia Aermacchi M-346 lightning certification activities completed

4 March

ReleaseAir refueling: electrostatic discharge test on the M-346

11 February

ReleaseAerosonic receives new orders related to M346 international trainer aircraft

2012
7 November

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

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

ReleaseBoeing and Finmeccanica to pursue international trainer aircraft market