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Leonardo was announced as the winner of a contract from the Norwegian Police Directorate in August 2017. The contract calls for three AW169s with an option for a further three units, and a 10-year maintenance package. Leonardo Photo

Norwegian Police Directorate selects Leonardo AW169 as new helicopter

Leonardo Press Release | July 26, 2017

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Leonardo has announced that the Norwegian Police Directorate has chosen the AW169 as its new law enforcement helicopter, following a tender for its helicopter service modernization program. The contract, expected to be signed in August 2017, will include three aircraft with an option for a further three units, and a 10-year maintenance package.

The new aircraft will enable the Norwegian Police to enhance its capabilities and readiness to counter various threats such as terrorism and other crimes, delivering greater range than the current helicopters in service and rapid response over shorter ranges from other bases, when necessary. Leonardo Photo
The new aircraft will enable the Norwegian Police to enhance its capabilities and readiness to counter various threats such as terrorism and other crimes, delivering greater range than the current helicopters in service and rapid response over shorter ranges from other bases, when necessary. Leonardo Photo

The new aircraft will enable the Norwegian Police to enhance its capabilities and readiness to counter various threats such as terrorism and other crimes, delivering greater range than the current helicopters in service and rapid response over shorter ranges from other bases, when necessary. The AW169s will perform a range of tasks including observation, surveillance, special operations team transport and airborne sniping, and ensuring high versatility with quick and easy reconfiguration between roles.

The specific layout of the Norwegian Police’s helicopters will allow the transport of six people plus crew.

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