Leonardo Helicopters says it is in talks to sell another 12 AW101s to JMSDF

A vice-president from Leonardo Helicopters says his company is in talks with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force for a follow-on order of 12 AW101 helicopters.

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Giovanni Soccodato, Leonardo’s executive vice-president for strategies, markets and business development, said the company was “close to finalising” a new contract with the Japanese.