The signing ceremony for the handover and acceptance of two new AW139 helicopters, which will strengthen the operational capacity of the Angolan National Police Aviation Unit, took place on Monday, 5 October 2026, at Leonardo’s facilities in Italy. The ceremony was witnessed by Minister of the Interior Manuel Gomes da Conceição Homem, accompanied by the Commander-General of the Angolan National Police, Commissioner-General Francisco Monteiro Ribas da Silva.
This marks a new stage in the acquisition of a fleet of 19 new aircraft intended to strengthen public safety, improve surveillance and patrolling, and ensure a faster response to emergencies and disasters, particularly outside urban areas.
The visit formed part of an agenda to expand cooperation and strengthen the response capacity of the Ministry of the Interior’s executive bodies, promoting institutional partnerships in public security and internal order.
Earlier that day, the minister held a working meeting with Leonardo’s management at the company’s academy. The meeting focused on strengthening the Angolan National Police Aviation Unit, increasing its operational capacity and ability to respond to citizens’ needs.
