Defense Ministry Finalizes Deals For M-345 Trainers, New Escort Helicopter
January 17 2017
The Italian Ministry of Defense has awarded a pair of contracts to Leonardo for new military aircraft, reports the major Italian defense firm, formerly known as Leonardo-Finmeccanica.
One deal covers an initial batch of five Aermacchi M-345 training aircraft.
The second contract is for the first phase of development and delivery of a new exploration and escort (NEES) helicopter for the Italian army.
The combined value of the deals, both announced on Jan. 13, is more than...
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