LEONARDO M-346 THE FUTURE ALREADY HERE

The M-346 is more than just a multi-role jet, a complete system to train the fighter pilots of tomorrow.

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Built by Leonardo, one of the world's leading Aerospace, Defence and Security (AD&S) players, the M-346, with its twin engines and aerodynamic profile, is far more than just another advanced jet. It is a symbol of how technology, innovation, and vision converge to shape the future of training. Agile, reliable, and cost-efficient, the aircraft has redefined what a training platform can be: not merely a stepping stone toward combat jets, but a fully integrated system that prepares pilots for the complexity of tomorrow's skies. Add to this digitalisation, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, cyber resilience, and touch-enabled multi-function displays for an enhanced Human-Machine Interface (HMI), and the result is a vision of the future that has already taken flight. What makes the M-346 truly remarkable is its ability to bridge two worlds. On one side, it is a powerful transonic aircraft with superb handling and performance, capable of replicating the feel of frontline fighters. On the other hand, it is a complete training ecosystem a machine that does not simply fly but teaches.

Its Embedded Tactical Training System allows pilots to rehearse the use of sensors, weapons, and data links in flight, while a sophisticated Ground-Based Training System brings those scenarios to life on the ground. Together, they create what specialists call a Live (actual flight), Virtual (simulators), and Constructive (computer-generated forces across air, naval, and land domains) environment: a unique blend where real sorties, high-fidelity simulators, and computer-generated forces combine into a seamless training pathway with unmatched realism.