The contracts were signed through Italian operational companies Alenia Aermacchi, Telespazio and SELEX Elsag in the framework of a collaboration agreement between the Italian and Israeli governments.
Under the contract, Alenia Aermacchi will supply the M-346 advanced trainer aircraft including aircraft, engines, maintenance, logistics, simulators, and training for a taotal value $1 billion of which approximately $600 million will accrue to Alenia Aermacchi.
The new aircraft will replace the A-4 Skyhawks currently in service with the Israeli Air Force. The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for mid 2014.
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Its to soon to discuss about Israeli Air Force. 2014 means almost more than 2yrs.
ReplyDeleteMilitary contract take time friend. But i am sure Israelis must have chosen good aircraft.
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