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AVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: cuts for British defence but helicopters' role still remains a major one

Farnborough, UK - Defence Minister Hoon would appear convinced of it

Participation by British Defence Minister, Geoff Hoon, to Farnborough International 2004 has put into evidence the national defence exigencies, and defence should experience significant cuts in order to encourage a modernization which must consider the quality of soldiers' training and the new network enabled environment where they will be expected to operate. Regarding the helicopter sector anyway,...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 100505
Rome, Italy, 07/22/2004 15:04
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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