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Israel authorizes purchase of new military helicopters

A 2.1 billion Euro plan for CH-53Ks

The Israeli Government has approved in these days a 2.1 billion Euro purchase plan for 10-15 Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion helicopters developed by the subsidiary of the US group Lockheed Martin. This is a type of aircraft that in the intentions of the defense ministry, led by Benny Gantz, will become the official rotary-wing military transport of the Tel Aviv armed forces. CH-53K King Stallion is...

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Tel Aviv, Israel, 11/30/2021 11:46
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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