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Leonardo Wins Nearly $400 Million Contract To Keep U.K. Apaches Flying

Friday, January 18th, 2019

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Leonardo Wins Nearly $400 Million Contract To Keep U.K. Apaches Flying

Apache Attack Helicopter. Photo: Boeing

Leonardo Helicopters has been awarded a $377 million contract by the U.K. government to maintain its fleet of AH MK1 Apache gunships until they are removed from service in 2024. Defense Minister Stuart Andrew announced the £293 million ($377 million) contract with Leonardo Helicopters during a visit to the company’s site in Yeovil, where some of the work on the aircraft will take place. Under the Apache AH MK1 Integrated Operational Support (IOS) contract, Leonardo will maintain the legacy fleet…

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