France to evaluate M-345 as possible Alpha Jet replacement

France appears to have begun the process of seeking a replacement for its air force’s fleet of aged Alpha Jet trainers – and Alenia Aermacchi's M-345 is in the frame.
Officials from nation’s DGA defence procurement agency and the air force will later this month travel to Alenia Aermacchi’s plant in Venegono, Italy, to evaluate the M-345.
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