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US Air Force to retire UH-1N Huey fleet in favour of Boeing MH-139

Air September 27, 2018

The US Air Force plans to replace its 40-year-old fleet of world-renowned UH-1N ‘Huey’ helicopters with 84 Boeing MH-139 aircraft, it has been revealed. The programme, valued at a staggering $2.4 billion, encompasses manufacture of the 84 aircraft along with additional training devices and associated support from Boeing. “We’re grateful for the ...

Team Challenger 2 offers thermal imaging for Challenger 2 tank upgrade

Land September 10, 2018

State-of-the-art thermal imaging technology is being offered to the British Army as part of Team Challenger 2’s bid to upgrade the Army’s Main Battle Tank. The technology, developed by Leonardo in the UK, forms part of the BAE Systems led bid to upgrade the tank and would for the first time ...

Letter of Intent signed for AW249 Combat Helicopter

Air July 19, 2018

Leonardo has signed a Letter of Intent with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A. (PGZ), formalising their partnership on the AW249 – the only combat helicopter currently in development for the Polish Army. In doing so, the two contractors have agreed to collaborate on the design, manufacturing, final assembly, marketing and aftersales support ...

MOD award five-year pre-flight threat simulation equipment contract

Air July 9, 2018

The UK Ministry of Defence has named Leonardo in-service support provider for its pre-flight threat simulation equipment. Leonardo has designed and developed its UK threat simulation equipment in partnership with the Ministry of Defence, employing state-of-the-art Radio-Frequency (RF) technology to recreate a wide variety of scenarios and threats. Specialist RF-emitting hoods and ...