Create a free starter account, or log in.

Get access to four free articles per month, as well as our Decisive Edge Newsletters and Daily News Bulletin.

Email Address

Password

Forgot your password? Reset by clicking here

Create a Password

[[ req.met ? '✓' : '•' ]] [[ req.text ]]

Re-enter Password

Passwords do not match

First Name

Last Name

Country

Confirm your account

Please enter the four-digit pin below that has been emailed to you.

Didn't receive the pin yet?

This pin expires in 20 minutes.

[[ error ]]

By creating an account, you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Stay informed with Shephard's award-winning journalism. Unlock unlimited access and in-depth analysis with a corporate or individual subscription.

Explore your options here

IT2EC 2022: AW159 Wildcat support and training contract renewed

26th April 2022 - 13:00 GMT | by Trevor Nash in London

RSS

A British Army Lynx AH.1 during a recent exercises in Oman. (Photo: UK MoD)

A similar training and simulation procurement model to the AW159 may be adopted for the New Medium Helicopter requirement in the UK.

A five-year, £360 million ($457.6 million) support and training contract for the AW159 Wildcat helicopter has been renewed with Leonardo Helicopters UK.

This latest contract covers the period from 1 April 2022 until 31 March 2027 and includes all 62 airframes.

The new contract forms part of the 34-year Wildcat Integrated Support and Training (WIST) arrangement, the contract includes spares provision, a three-year scheduled maintenance service, enhanced technical support including aircraft safety management, as well as delivering synthetic and ground-based training for aircrew and aircraft maintainers.

The UK MoD operates two types of Wildcat from RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset: the

Already have an account? Log in