Slovakia’s advanced jet trainer competition hots up

The Slovakian Ministry of Defence issued a request for information (RFI) for a new advanced jet trainer in August. Several companies are now considering their options, among the front-runners are Italy’s Leonardo and the Czech Republic’s Aero Vodochody. Speaking to Key.Aero at the Slovak International Air Festival (SIAF) on September 4-5, one source said that the Slovak Air Force (SAF) is considering the procurement of up to ten aircraft, that will include a light attack version. The two-day event gave