Thales lightweight multi-role missiles to equip Lynx Wildcat

In a recent announcement, Thales UK has secured an order for its lightweight multi-role missile (LMM) to equip the UK Royal Navy's AgustaWestland Lynx Wildcat helicopters. The modular design of the missile is intended to permit the future development and introduction of alternative warheads and seekers.

847 Sqn RNAS deploys to Afghanistan with Lynx Mk.9A

Making the type's combat debut with the unit, 847 Sqn Royal Naval Air Service will deploy to Afghanistan with the newly upgraded Lynx Mk.9A for a five-month deployment. The upgraded aircraft is expected to cope better with the battlefield's "hot and high" conditions.

Royal Navy takes first delivery of Helmet-Mounted Display for Lynx Helicopters

BAE Systems has delivered 12 Q-Sight Gunner Remote Sighting Systems (GRSS) that are qualified for use on the Lynx Mk8 helicopter. The lightweight Q-Sight helmet-mounted display is a small device that clips onto the helmet and provides day-or-night “head-up, eyes-out” capability by projecting flight and mission information in front of the user’s eyes

Second AW159 Lynx Wildcat Makes Its First Flight

The second AgustaWestland AW159 multi-role military helicopter has successfully completed its maiden flight at AgustaWestland’s Yeovil facility. The UK Ministry of Defence has ordered 62 of the helicopters, known in service as the Lynx Wildcat.