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Bulgaria: possible cuts for military airlifters and helicopters

Sofia, Bulgaria - Military expense containment could lower the number of the C-27Js, the Panthers and the Cougars but nothing is sure yet

Bulgarian Ministry of Defence would intend to modify expense schedule for several equipment ordered during the last months. In an attempt to contain costs, Sofia’s Administration could opt for lowering orders notified to Alenia Aeronautica for eight C-27J Spartan tactical airlifters (carrying them down to five) and purchases related to several Eurocopter’s choppers (the Panthers and the Cougars). In...

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Rome, Italy, 11/25/2005 15:16
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