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AW159 wins in the east… again

23rd March 2016 - 07:57 GMT | by Gordon Arthur in Hong Kong

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News has emerged that the company formerly known as AgustaWestland has gained a second export customer for its AW159 Wildcat helicopter.

The Philippines will join South Korea as the latest user after a notice of award was issued by the Philippine Department of National Defense. The deal for two AW159s is worth US$115.5 million, according to a copy of the notice seen by Shephard.

Under the contractual process, the manufacturer now has ten days to provide a performance security. A spokesperson from the Finmeccanica Helicopter Division said the company was not able to comment at this point.

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Gordon Arthur was the Asia Pacific editor for Shephard Media. Born in Scotland and educated …

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