Contract to prove future Lynx is right choice Free

Keywords: Westland Helicopters, Contract, Aircraft

Westland Helicopters has won a contract worth over 20 m to develop the latest version of its Lynx helicopter.

A UK MOD study is reported to have shown that the future Lynx has the best potential to meet the British army's requirement to replace its current battlefield Lynx. But further development work is need before the final decision is made ate the end of next year.

A full order for replacement aircraft would be worth up to 1 billion for Westland, sustaining around 500 jobs at the company's Yeovil plant.