Lynx Upgrade To Afghanistan Next Month

By Douglas Barrie

The first upgraded Lynx Mk9A helicopters will deploy to Afghanistan in April, with — as expected — the British Defense Ministry deciding to modify the remainder of its Mk9 fleet to the same standard.

The ministry awarded AgustaWestland a £41.8 million ($62.1 million) follow-on contract to modify a further 10 Lynx Mk9s to the 9A standard ...

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