MANILA: The government has signed a contract with Anglo-Italian firm AgustaWestland for the delivery of eight brand new attack helicopters worth 3.44bn pesos. In a statement, AgustaWestland said the delivery of the AW109 Power helicopters would start next year. The package also includes initial logistics support and training for Air Force personnel.
The contract for the acquisition of the attack helicopters was signed last month.
“These aircraft will be used to perform a range of duties including homeland security, armed reconnaissance and close support,” the company said in a statement posted on its web site.
“This contract further expands the presence of AgustaWestland in the Philippine helicopter market,” it added.
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