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 and Italy have signed a new agreement for over 100 Swedish fighter pilots to undergo flight training in Italy over the next decade, beginning as soon as next month.
Training will occur at Italy's Galatina Air Base and the International Flight Training School (IFTS) in Sardinia, which employs an advanced T-346A Integrated Training System capable of simulating modern fighter jets.
Sweden joins several other international militaries in utilizing IFTS, reinforcing European air safety and collaborative operational synergies through Italy's advanced flight training infrastructure.

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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.