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The Leonardo AW109 TrekkerM, also known as AgustaWestland A109, is a versatile military helicopter used for various missions including troop transport, cargo resupply, and medical evacuation. It is suitable for both battlefield and maritime operations and can be used in training missions as well. Developed in the late 1960s by Italian manufacturer Agusta, it was initially designed as a single-engine helicopter but later reoriented to a twin-engine rotorcraft.
In September 2023, Argentina signed an agreement to purchase eight AW109S helicopters. The Argentinian Navy followed up with a contract worth 63 million euros in November 2024 for four Leonardo AW109SP helicopters and additional equipment.
The Philippine Air Force has operated eight AW-109AH units since their delivery in 2015. Meanwhile, Belgium uses the AW109 for international peacekeeping missions. The Belgian government acquired 46 Agusta A109BA Hirundo helicopters in 1988 to replace older models. Currently, 12 of these are operational within Wing Heli.
