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AgustaWestland Inks U.K. Missile Integration Deal–First Of Anglo-French Collaborations

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, July 16th, 2014

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AgustaWestland Inks U.K. Missile Integration Deal–First Of Anglo-French Collaborations

Computer-generated image of a Wildcat Helicopter fitted with next-generation missiles Photo: UK MoD

AgustaWestland’s U.K. unit will integrate, test and install highly advanced anti-ship missiles for Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters under an approximately $90 million contract, in the first new collaborative equipment project following the Anglo-French summit in January. The project, to employ about 300 jobs in the United Kingdom, will be integrating the precision future anti-surface guided missiles (FASGW) both heavy and light versions. In March, MBDA was awarded an $830 million contract to develop and produce the FASGW heavy missile. Thales…

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