Italy to Train Sweden's Fighter Pilots

Under the agreement signed this week, more than 100 military pilots from Sweden will train in Italy over the coming decade.

Kimberly Johnson

Thursday, December 07, 2023 at 06:08 PM ET

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Under the agreement signed Monday, more than 100 military pilots from Sweden will train in Italy over the coming decade. [Courtesy: Ministero Della Difesa/ Italy's ministry of defense]

Key Takeaways:

Sweden will send over 100 fighter pilots to Italy for training over the next decade, with sessions starting as early as next month.
Training will take place at Galatina Air Base for basic instruction and the International Flight Training School (IFTS) in Sardinia for advanced pilot training.
The IFTS program, a collaboration between the Italian Air Force and Leonardo S.p.A., utilizes next-gen T-346A Integrated Training Systems capable of simulating modern fighter jets.
Sweden joins a growing list of international militaries choosing Italy's IFTS, reinforcing its role as a key European hub for advanced flight training.

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Fighter pilots from Sweden will begin flight training in Italy as soon as next month under a new agreement between the two countries’ militaries.

Under the deal signed Monday, more than 100 military pilots from Sweden will train in Italy over the coming decade. Basic training will take place at Galatina Air Base (LIBN) near Lecce and advanced training at the International Flight Training School (IFTS) in Sardinia.