Canada and Italy enter talks on Canada’s potential purchase of M-346 advanced jet trainer aircraft, according to multiple reports. The announcement follows a meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains. The aircraft in question are the M-346, a jet trainer designed and produced by Leonardo, an Italian aerospace company. Reports note that the process is at an early stage and that details such as the final number of aircraft, costs, delivery timelines, and any contract terms were not provided in the available coverage. The sources describe the discussions as “talks” rather than a finalized agreement, indicating that Canada is considering options and engaging Italy as part of procurement planning. Overall, the coverage is consistent on the two governments’ engagement, the timing linked to the G7 meeting, the aircraft model, and Leonardo as the manufacturer, while leaving key procurement specifics unclear.