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Mangusta and Dardo for the Italian troops in Afghanistan

Rome , Italy - Council of Defence meeting

The first news about the results of the yesterday Council of Defense meeting, in the presence of Italian President of Republic Giorgio Napolitano, seem to confirm the strengthening of the national troops enrolled in Herat, the West region of Afghanistan. According to reliable sources, the Italian Defence intends to send in five A-129 Mangusta helicopters and some Dardo, armoured combat vehicles...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1071913
Rome, Italy, 04/03/2007 18:06
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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