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MOD orders new fleet of Apache helicopters for British Army

London, UK - 50 units for a USD 2.3 billion deal

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has yesterday announced a $2.3 billion deal to secure 50 of the latest generation Apache attack helicopters for the British Army. The new fleet of Apaches are much more capable than their predecessors. Flown by Army Air Corps pilots from the Joint Helicopter Command, they will continue to give the British Army the edge over any future adversaries. The AH-64E model of...

fra/pec - 1176430
Rome, Italy, 07/12/2016 16:13
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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