Italian Air Force A330 MRTT Ordered
Event Report
Italian Air Force
| Date | April 16, 2026 |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Force | Italian Air Force |
| Aircraft | A330 MRTT (Airbus A330 MRTT) |
| Event type | Ordered |
| Quantity | 6 |
Description
Italy concluded a contract with Airbus for six A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft on 16 April 2026, Breaking Defense reported from the contract notice, which values the deal at about EUR 1.4 billion over roughly a decade. The purchase follows Italy's 2024 decision to halt its planned acquisition of the Boeing KC-46 Pegasus, announced in 2022, citing changed needs.
Sources
Airbus A330 MRTT
Side Profile
Profile of Airbus A330 MRTT