Press Releases

9 September 2013 – Finmeccanica welcomes today’s launch of “Securing Prosperity – a strategic vision for the UK Defence Sector”, which identifies the sector’s core strengths and sets out how Government and industry will work together.

1 August 2013 – A £17m contract has been awarded for the continuation of Niteworks, a partnership between the MOD, Dstl and industry, of which Finmeccanica is an industry partner.

23 July 2013 – AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the first five AW101 Merlin HM Mk 2 helicopters have been delivered to the Royal Navy's 824 Naval Air Squadron based at RNAS Culdrose in Southwest England.

23 July 2013 – At a ceremony held in London on 18 July, AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Bristow Group signed a contract for 11 AW189 Search & Rescue (SAR) helicopters that will be used to deliver SAR services in and around the UK.

1 July 2013 – Finmeccanica was delighted to participate for the second time, in the Georges Leygues sailing regatta in aid of the charity, PTSD Resolution, a charitable foundation supporting the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

25 June 2013 – Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, has been commended by the UK MoD for its responsiveness in ensuring the UK was prepared to counter any remotely controlled IED threats which may have emerged during the 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Games.

Le Bourget, 17 June 2013 – Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, has been awarded a two-year extension to their contract with the UK MoD to provide support for the Baker Defensive Aids System (DAS) fitted to British Chinook helicopters.

London, 12 June 2013 – Finmeccanica is pleased to announce that its FuturePlanner pension scheme has been awarded “Best DC Default Investment Strategy” by Employee Benefits Magazine 2013.

28 May 2013 – Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, has completed deliveries of the Praetorian electronic warfare self protection system for Tranche 2 Eurofighter Typhoons.

23 May 2013 – On Friday 24 May, Selex ES Chairman Allan Cook CBE will roll up his sleeves and work for the morning alongside a number of Selex ES apprentices including the company’s current and former apprentices of the year.