Estonia Upgrades Police AW139 Fleet with New Mission Systems

Backed by the European Union Cohesion Fund, BAM and Trakka Systems will upgrade the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board's three Leonardo AW139 helicopters for border surveillance, maritime patrol and search and rescue.

The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board operates a fleet of three Leonardo AW139 helicopters for police, coast guard, border security and search and rescue missions. Their multi-role capability makes them among the country’s most important public safety aviation assets, protecting Estonia’s extensive Baltic Sea coastline and external European Union border.

BAM, together with Trakka Systems, has been awarded a four-year contract to upgrade the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board's three Leonardo AW139 helicopters, including aircraft ES-PWA.

The contract, awarded under the Purchase of Helicopters SAR Mission Equipment and System Integration programme (Reference No. 310561), will equip the fleet with advanced mission systems to enhance border surveillance, maritime patrol, search and rescue (SAR) and other public safety operations across Estonia and the Baltic Sea region.

The upgrades are designed to improve situational awareness, operational effectiveness and mission response capability, enabling crews to carry out police, coast guard and emergency missions more safely and efficiently.

The project further strengthens the partnership between BAM and Trakka Systems in delivering integrated airborne mission solutions for government and public safety operators.

The contract is financed through the European Union Cohesion Fund project Increasing Maritime Rescue Capability (2021-2027.2.03.23-0017), with additional funding provided by the Estonian state budget.

About BAM: BAM is a full-service aviation organization specializing in aircraft maintenance, design and production, avionics, and mission-critical aircraft modifications. The company provides certified aircraft upgrades, mission system integration, maintenance and operational support for government, commercial and special mission operators.

About Trakka Systems: Trakka Systems develops gyro-stabilized multi-sensor surveillance systems, searchlights and mission management technologies for law enforcement, public safety, defense and search and rescue operators worldwide.