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Australia: Government defended the selection of the Seasprite

Canberra, Australia - Australia authorities repudiated allegations according to which an aircraft devoid of all-weather capabilities would have been chosen

The purchase of the Kaman SH-2 Seasprite helicopters by Australian Ministry of Defence is in the centre of debates in the country when considering that people opposing such choice would think such vehicle has serious shortages from an operational point of view. These aircraft, as involved by a significant update programme, appear too expensive as their project is too old, besides being destined to...

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Rome, Italy, 03/21/2005 18:28
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