The Carabinieri has taken delivery of its sixth Leonardo AW169M, further advancing the modernization framework of its helicopter fleet.
During a visit to Leonardo’s Vergiate final assembly line facility yesterday, Carabinieri Commander-in-Chief Lieutenant General Theo Luzi was updated on the progress of the force’s modernization program, and three new helicopter models acquired in recent years; I had the opportunity to inspect AW139, AW169M, and AW169M. AW119Kx — Enables optimal mission management for a wide range of operational needs.
The helicopter force modernization program also includes comprehensive technical support and training services for maintenance technicians and pilots/crews, enabling an increase in the capabilities of the Carabinieri Air Service and strengthening the security of the national community. Masu.
Thanks to the technology available on new helicopters, it is possible to carry out various patrol and reconnaissance missions on land, identify important targets, collect investigative evidence and support the activities of ground forces.
Other duties include rescue operations, as well as environmental monitoring and protection, and firefighting at the request of the National Disaster Relief Authority.
Carabinieri’s AW169M features special configurations including a rescue hoist, wire cutter, high-speed rope system, cargo hook, advanced ground proximity system, night vision goggle-compatible cockpit, and searchlight.
Further equipment and mission systems provided by Leonardo are integrated into the helicopter, including, among others, the LEOSS II electro-optical, mission console, IFF transponder, tactical radio, and OPLS (Obstacle Proximity LiDAR System) collision avoidance system.
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