Leonardo’s Q1 2026 financial results appear to confirm that the Italian Air Force (AMI) has formally moved forward with the acquisition of 8 additional Eurofighter Typhoons

Back in December 2024, Italy announced an agreement for up to 24 additional Eurofighter Typhoons intended to replace the oldest Tranche 1 aircraft currently in AMI service. Until now, however, limited information had emerged regarding the actual contractual breakdown and production sequencing.

The Leonardo report now suggests that a first batch of 8 aircraft may already have been formally contracted and integrated into industrial planning.

Whether this first reported batch of 8 aircraft will soon be followed by additional tranches remains unclear. However, Leonardo’s inclusion of the order in its Q1 2026 financial results suggests the program is already more advanced than publicly visible until now.