Ars Technica is reporting that the Italian-made MH-139 helicopter beat out two other bids to replace the UH-1 after the programme was put out for bidding.
Just in time to avoid the end of the fiscal year, the US Air Force has finally selected a successor to the aged UH-1 Hueys used by the Air Force's nuclear missile security force: the MH-139, a militarized version of the AgustaWestland AW139 from the Italian aerospace and defense company Leonardo. The MH-139 was a joint bid by Leonardo and Boeing and will be built in the United States at Leonardo's facilities in Philadelphia. The award this morning is for $375 million, covering delivery of the first four helicopters. But the overall program could be worth up to $2.4 billion, delivering up to 84 helicopters, as well as training systems and support equipment.
(Score: 3, Informative) by Aiwendil on Wednesday September 26 2018, @10:56AM (2 children)
Joint bid with Boeing, will be built in Philadelphia...
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday September 26 2018, @12:44PM
So, not (seasoned) Parmigiano but a spreadable one? ;)
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parmigiano_Reggiano [wikipedia.org]
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_(formaggio) [wikipedia.org]
CYA
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday September 26 2018, @12:50PM
*And you wake up in the morning...*