AgustaWestland Chosen for Multi-Role LE/Fire Service

Beijing General Aviation Company has placed an order for 2 AgustaWestland AW189 "super-medium" twin-engine helicopters for delivery over the next 2 years. The buy will bolster the Beijing public service sector with law enforcement patrol, search & rescue, and firefighting capabilities throughout the metropolitan capitol region. The contract is the first purchase of the type into the Chinese civil helo market, bringing Leonardo's more popular gear into the reclusive market. Undoubtedly, now is the time to build relationships and sell aircraft, before the native industry is able to compete toe-to-toe. Beijing police will add the AW189 to its stable of AW109 and AW139 aircraft, opening up

Puma 3,  Wasp All Environment UAVs Purchased for FMS Program

AeroVironment's unmanned aerial vehicles have gained another customer through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program, selling their Puma 3 All Environment (AE) and Wasp AE ISR systems to an undisclosed ally. The company received a $4.1 million firm-fixed-price contract with the Department of Defense FMS office that included their Puma 3 and Wasp with spares packages, training, and support with delivery anticipated by Fall 2022. The Puma 3 AE is a battery-powered, hand-launchable drone weighing 15 pounds that can operate for up to 2.5 hours up to 12.4 miles away in standard trim. With the optional extended range antenna, that range can nearly double to just under 25 miles...

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