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US$247 million Lakota helicopters' contract to EADS North America

Arlington, USA - Awarded by the US Army

The US Army awarded the fifth year contract for the Lakota Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) to EADS North America for US$247 million. This contract increases the company’s supply of 45 additional Lakotas along with hardware to equip the rotary-wing aircraft for medical evacuation, personnel transport and multi-mission applications. This latest contract funds Fiscal Year 2010 production of UH-72A L...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1112569
Rome, Italy, 12/16/2009 12:58
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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