Malaysia’s Coast Guard Acquires Four Leonardo AW189 Medium-Lift Helicopters
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has acquire four medium-sized AW189 helicopters developed by Leonardo Helicopters.
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The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has acquire four medium-sized AW189 helicopters developed by Leonardo Helicopters.
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