Italian arms manufacturer Leonardo has denied claims about the Russian origins of the M-346 training rifle
The M-346 training aircraft was developed in Europe in accordance with the most stringent requirements of the North Atlantic Alliance. This statement was published by the Italian arms concern Leonardo. At the same time, it is emphasized that the statements of the British media about the alleged Russian roots of the aircraft are groundless.
Let us recall that some time ago British tabloids reported that the M-346 was created on the basis of a Russian development. In modern Europe, where any connections with the Russian Federation are considered to be discrediting honor and dignity, the very fact of the appearance of such a publication is regarded as a stain on the reputation.
The situation even had to be commented on by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who stated that London would not purchase aircraft produced in Russia.
The M-346 was designed, developed and manufactured in Europe to the highest NATO standards.
– Leonardo representatives hastened to justify themselves.
They added that pilots from all over Europe, as well as the UK, had already been trained on the aircraft in Italy.
It is worth noting that the Leonardo concern actively collaborated with the Russian aircraft manufacturer Yakovlev from 1993 to 2000. Moreover, the collaboration was carried out specifically on the project of a training aircraft.
However, after the termination of cooperation, the parties continued to work on their own UTS project.
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