July 12, 2012 by Greg Waldron – FG
Farnborough - The UK Ministry of Defence has taken official delivery of the AgustaWestland Lynx Wildcat helicopter at the Farnborough air show, announcing a £250 million ($390 million) support and training contract for the programme.
The ceremony was presided over by UK secretary of state for defence Philip Hammond and AgustaWestland chief executive Bruno Spagnolini.
Initial operating capability is planned for 2014 for the army, and 2015 for the navy. The UK will receive a total of 62 Lynx Wildcats, with roughly one aircraft being delivered every month and final delivery planned for 2016. Hammond says the type is likely to serve until 2044.
The support package will run until March 2017. It comprises ground and air crew training, and aircraft support.
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