ROME - Italian firm Leonardo announced on March 28, 2017 that Pakistan's government had placed an order for the AW139 helicopter, to augment units already in service.
The firm declined to name the total number of helicopters that the Pakistani government ordered.
In a press release, Leonardo noted, "The aircraft will be used to perform utility, SAR (Search and Rescue) and EMS (Emergency Medical Service) operations across the nation."
The helicopter deliveries will begin in 2018.