Finmeccanica-AgustaWestland and Turkey’s Havelsan said June 3 they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and jointly market and sell their complementary training products and capabilities.

Signing Ceremony Photo: Havelsan
Signing Ceremony

Photo: Havelsan

Witnessed by the Turkish Undersecretary for Defense Industry, Ismail Demir, the MoU was signed by Sadik Yamac, CEO of Havelsan, and Ross Kelly, AgustaWestland Head of Region for Turkey.

“Havelsan wishes to provide simulation and synthetic training systems, including information management solutions, in support of the various rotorcraft platforms purchased by the Turkish Government and International Defence and Government Customers,” Yamac said. “This MoU is an important step towards achieving our aims in the rotorcraft training systems market.”

The companies said the MoU will allow both parties to collaborate and enhance their businesses through the joint development of training solutions, including training systems and training centers, for a wide range of customers.