As reported by FlightGlobal on March 13, 2025, Algeria signed a contract with Leonardo for the delivery of three AW159 Wildcat helicopters, with deliveries expected to conclude by 2027. These helicopters are likely set to be deployed aboard Algeria’s new Adhafer-class corvettes, built in China by CSSC, to enhance the Algerian Navy’s capabilities in anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and anti-surface warfare (ASuW). According to earlier information published in 2013, the AW159s are expected to be equipped with French Compact FLASH dipping sonar, MU90 lightweight torpedoes, already on order, and Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM), allowing them to engage both underwater and light surface targets. Read full defense news at this link...
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For anti-submarine warfare (ASW) roles, the AW159 Wildcat can carry two Sting Ray, MU90, or Blue Shark torpedoes, and can also deploy sonobuoys or Mk.11 depth charges depending on configuration. (Picture source: UK MoD)
For anti-submarine warfare (ASW) roles, the AW159 Wildcat can carry two Sting Ray, MU90, or Blue Shark torpedoes, and can also deploy sonobuoys or Mk.11 depth charges depending on configuration. (Picture source: UK MoD)