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Robbin Laird visited Italy's International Flight Training School in Sardinia at Decimomannu Airbase to see how it approaches training aviators for modern combat.
Robbin Laird visited Italy's International Flight Training School in Sardinia at Decimomannu Airbase to see how it approaches training aviators for modern combat.
Based on a requirement for 45 aircraft in all, Italy has so far ordered 18 M-345 units, to support the second and third phases of pilot training, while the M-346 delivers advanced training.
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Stockholm had previously planned on carrying out a mid-life upgrade to extend the life of the C-130H fleet out to 2030, before deciding on the Italian second hand aircraft plan.