Ecuador has ordered seven Leonardo AW139M helicopters in a $209.8 million package that includes a presidential VIP transport aircraft.
The fleet is set to lift mobility, troop transport, and operational support across the armed forces. Deliveries are split into three phases from December 2027 to May 2028, with the VIP aircraft reportedly in the first tranche. The AW139M configuration cited for the deal combines an eight-cubic-metre cabin, space for up to 12 fully equipped personnel plus two crew, Level IV armour, and endurance of up to five hours.
The procurement points to a broader force renewal centred on multi-role utility lift and protected command transport.