AW101 possible acquisition by Pakistan Navy
21 Oct 2019
AW-101
Durintg the recent visit to Pakistan of Secretary General of Defence & National Armaments Director, Republic of Italy, Lt General Nicolo Falsaperna and Chairman of the Italian Industries Association for Air Space, Defence & Security and member of the Parliament, Mr Guido Crosctto, they met with Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi at Naval Headquarters Islamabad.
The possible acquisition of initially 10 AW-101 helicopters, to replace PN's existing Sea Kings was discussed. The PN Sea Kings have been operating since the late 70's, and despite their periodic upgrades are nearing the end of their lives and need to be replaced.
Pakistan Navy Sea King
Pakistan Navy Sea King carrying a french Exocet anti-ship missile.
21 Oct 2019
AW-101
Durintg the recent visit to Pakistan of Secretary General of Defence & National Armaments Director, Republic of Italy, Lt General Nicolo Falsaperna and Chairman of the Italian Industries Association for Air Space, Defence & Security and member of the Parliament, Mr Guido Crosctto, they met with Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi at Naval Headquarters Islamabad.
The possible acquisition of initially 10 AW-101 helicopters, to replace PN's existing Sea Kings was discussed. The PN Sea Kings have been operating since the late 70's, and despite their periodic upgrades are nearing the end of their lives and need to be replaced.
Pakistan Navy Sea King
Pakistan Navy Sea King carrying a french Exocet anti-ship missile.