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Poland Signs for AW101s
Poland is buying four AW101s from Leonardo to dramatically improve the capabilities of the Polish navy's air brigade
Italy uses the AW101 for a variety of roles. This is the air force's CSAR variant. (photo: Leonardo)
Italy uses the AW101 for a variety of roles. This is the air force's CSAR variant. (photo: Leonardo)

Poland’s Ministerstwo Obrony Narodowej (MON, Ministry of National Defense) has signed a €380 million ($423 million) contract covering the supply of four Leonardo AW101 helicopters, plus a supporting package of integrated logistics and training. PZL-Swidnik is acting as the prime contractor. Leonardo’s wholly-owned subsidiary already plays a significant part in the AW101 production effort.