Leonardo AW159

The milestone was announced by the UK Defense Equipment and Support agency on Oct. 9.

Leonardo’s AW159 Wildcat naval helicopter could be in line for a second wind in terms of orders, a company official says.

Leonardo is looking to further sweeten its AW159 Wildcat offering to the New Zealand Defense Force, by promising to set up a support center at Whenuapai AB.

South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration has announced a Maritime Operation Helicopter program.

Leonardo is making progress on the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Maritime Helicopter Replacement (MHR) project.

Leonardo and Airbus are positioning themselves to fulfill the Royal Malaysian Navy’s (RMN) requirement for naval helicopters.

Leonardo Helicopters Managing Director Gian Piero Cutillo talks digitalization, supply chains and his vision for the company’s UK operation.

Leonardo UK has been exploring the potential capabilities of air launched effects that could bolster the company’s helicopter products.

New contracts would end a long-running dry spell for orders of the six-metric-ton AW159 Wildcat naval helicopter.

The flight trial will see the helicopter’s mission commander take control of an unmanned aircraft system and prove the ability of the crew to control and monitor it and its payload.