Missile deal sharpens Wildcat's claws

摘要

The UK Ministry of Defence has formally signed a £90 million ($154 million) deal with AgustaWestland to integrate two new missile types on the Royal Navy's future AW159 Wildcat helicopters. Through the Future Anti-Surface Guided Weapon (FASGW) programme, the Royal Navy is to receive the Thales-built light and MBDA-developed heavy missile variants for use on its 28 ordered maritime rotorcraft. Philip Dunne, minister for defence equipment, support and technology, signed the deal with the Anglo-Italian airframer at the show. In addition to enhancing the rotorcraft's capability, the deal will also create jobs within the UK, he says.