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Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026

Canada Opens Talks to Buy Leonardo's M-346 Jet Trainers in Potential Boost for Italian Defence Exports

Ottawa and Rome have launched negotiations for the Royal Canadian Air Force to acquire M-346 advanced trainer aircraft from Leonardo in a deal that could become a major export success for Italy's aerospace sector.
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