Eurofighter and Netma (NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency) signed a contract today in Rome to acquire up to 24 Eurofighter aircraft for the Air Force. This was announced in a statement. The new Italian Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft will replace aircraft currently in service and belonging to the Tranche 1 version. For Stefano Pontecorvo, president of Leonardo, 'the Eurofighter program has unquestionably ensured a high level of technology over the years. Its success is also proof of the extraordinary synergies between industry and institutions.'
'We are proud of what we have achieved together and are committed to ensuring our contribution so that Italy and all other partner countries continue to achieve the level of capability they deserve.'