Italy and ITPS Canada are establishing the first privately operated Leonardo M-346 fighter trainer fleet in North America, introducing a dedicated fourth- and fifth-generation pilot preparation capability at the International Tactical Training Centre in North Bay, Ontario. The agreement signed on May 26, 2026, positions Canada as a new multinational tactical aviation training hub at a time when NATO air forces are struggling to generate enough pilots for rapidly expanding F-35, Rafale, Eurofighter, and Gripen fleets. Read full defense news at this link...
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| The Leonardo M-346 T Block 20 enhances fighter training by integrating a single Large Area Display cockpit and an advanced Embedded Tactical Training System to simulate complex fifth-generation fighter environments at a fraction of their operational costs. (Picture source: Leonardo) |