British tabloids made the allegations after reports that the M-346 was being considered as a replacement for aging BAE Hawk T1 jets flown by the U.K.'s Red Arrows display team. Leonardo worked jointly ...

Made up of some of the RAF's most elite pilots, members of the squad have flown in Folland Gnat and then the BAE Hawk. However, the T1 Hawk are set to be retired in 2030, while the newer T2 ...