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French Armed Forces order 68 NH-90 Tactical Transport Helicopters

Paris, France - They will replace the Puma by 2011

The French Defence Procurement Agency, DGA, has placed to the NHIndustries consortium the order for 68 NH-90 Tactical Transport Helicopters, meant to replace by 2011 the Puma helicopters, presently allocated to the French Armed Forces. Of these 68, 12 are firm orders, while other 22 will be confirmed in 2008, and the remaining 34 in 2010. The total value of the deal amounts to € 1,8 billion. The o...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1083024
Rome, Italy, 12/04/2007 19:43
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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