2024-07-10 14:37:00
The national government is evaluating the provision of argentine army eight naval helicopter Leonardo AW109M Adoption of Decree No. 594/2024 on the revision of the budget of the State Administration. The total amount is $98 million And the repayment period is three years. The formal signing of the contract is expected to complete the purchase.
Negotiations began during the chairmanship of Alberto Fernandez Through a letter of intent issued by the former Minister of Defense, Jorge Tayana Transferred to Leonardo S,pa, an Italian-British company headquartered in Italy, at the end of 2023.
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The new unit was purchased for use in conjunction with the destroyer’s surface-to-surface capabilities MEKO360 Of the maritime fleet, they will also be configured for search and rescue missions and light transport. It is expected that of the eight copies acquired, some will include over-the-horizon targeting (OTHT) capabilities.
Main representatives of the company Leonard S. Pa Some main features are clarified AW109M helicopter They emphasized, “It has a four-axis autopilot and is equipped with various equipment focused on search and rescue missions. The equipment in the cabin can accommodate up to two people for medical evacuation missions. It can accommodate two crew members (pilots) and co-pilot) and 6 people.
The addition of naval helicopters is part of numerous Navy initiatives argentine army Aimed at “improving the capabilities of naval aviation.”
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If this action materializes, Leonardo AW109Mwill replace the older AS-555-SN Fenec currently operating in orbit with the 1st Naval Aviation Helicopter Squadron.
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