Rotorcraft
Philippines Navy Places Order for AgustaWestland AW159s
With the order, the Philippines becomes the third customer for the improved Lynx helicopter, joining the UK and Korea.
The Philippines plans to deploy its two AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat helicopters on two new frigates. (Photo: Finmeccanica)
The Philippines plans to deploy its two AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat helicopters on two new frigates. (Photo: Finmeccanica)

Finmeccanica on March 31 announced a €100 million ($114 million) contract from the Philippine Navy to supply two AgustaWestland AW159 helicopters for anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare missions. The Philippines is the third customer for the improved Wildcat version of the twin-engine Lynx helicopter.