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Australia: 12 NH-90s to face the terroristic threat

Sydney, Australia - To be all available by 2008 and devoted to country's special forces

Australia has decided to purchase 12 NH-90 transport helicopters in order to increase the anti-terrorism capabilities of its own special forces. The value of the related contract would consist of about USD 1bn, and the first chopper will be delivered in 2007 while the remaining 11 will be gain their full readiness by 2008. The choice was performed on the basis of the vehicle's performances and the...

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Rome, Italy, 08/31/2004 12:26
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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