Here’s What You Need to Know: This “Mongoose” has some teeth. Introduced in 1983, the Agusta A129 Mangusta (Mongoose) has been the Italian Army’s primary attack helicopter and the first attack ...

When it comes to military helicopters, perhaps no other model is as iconic as the USA's Apache helicopter. With its intimidating 30mm cannon and dual Hydra rocket launchers, the American attack ...

The Italian Ministry of Defense signed contracts with Leonardo for the acquisition of its new M-345 jet trainer and a new assault helicopter set to replace the A129 Mangusta. The two contracts were ...

The Italian army has taken delivery of its first upgraded A129 Mangusta CBT combat helicopters while it considers possible future enhancements to the aircraft. These initial units will be used for ...

AgustaWestland is negotiating a major upgrade programme for Italian army A129 Mangusta anti-tank helicopters that draws heavily on the A129 International configuration. With no firm orders for new ...

ROME -- The Italian army is a step closer to acquiring new tanks and assault helicopters after plans for the purchases were submitted for parliamentary approval. On Oct. 11 the defense commission of ...

The Italian army has suffered its first major accident involving an Agusta A129 Mangusta attack helicopter since introducing the type in late 1990. Assigned to the 5th Aviation Regiment at Carsarsa ...

September 22, 2007: After over a decade of evaluating, negotiating, haggling and delays, Turkey has decided to buy 50 A129 Mangusta (Mongoose) helicopter gunships, for about $32 million each, with an ...