26 septembre 2023 | International, Aérospatial

Argentina agrees to buy Leonardo AW109M helicopters

The AW109Ms would be used by the Argentine Navy in a seagoing role aboard French-built Bouchard-class offshore patrol vessels.

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2023/09/26/argentina-signs-agreement-aimed-at-buying-leonardo-aw109m-helicopters/

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    26 août 2020 | International, Aérospatial

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    9 septembre 2020 | International, Aérospatial, Naval, Terrestre, C4ISR, Sécurité

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