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Friday, February 17, 2012

Israel selects Alenia Aermacchi M-346 for trainer deal

M-346 advanced jet trainerIsrael's defence ministry has selected Alenia Aermacchi's M-346 as the new advanced jet trainer for the Israeli air force, with a contract to include 30 aircraft.

Announced on 16 February, the selection decision ended a long competition that pitted the M-346 against the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) T-50.

With both types deemed capable of replacing Israel's remaining Douglas A-4 Skyhawks, Israel used the contest as an opportunity to seek the sale of systems and equipment developed by its domestic companies to Italy or South Korea.

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