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New AW-101 helicopters ready to be sent in Afghanistan

Rome, Italy - Vice Adm. Binelli Mantelli and AgustaWestland's CEO Orsi indicate the timing

New AW-101 helicopters, manufactured by AgustaWestland, well be deployed by Italian Navy in Afghanistan to replace older types. Vice Admiral Luigi Binelli Mantelli, commander in chief of the Italian navy fleet, confirmed this by a public statement, adding that will be from October, when the Italian military technology jewels will be sent to operate for about one year period to re-configure troop...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1115605
Rome, Italy, 03/18/2010 12:15
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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