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Army

Army Taps EADS North America To Deliver 34 More Lakota Helicopters

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, November 15th, 2012

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The European Aeronautic Defense and Space Co. (EADS) North America yesterday said the Army awarded a $181.8 million contract option to deliver 34 more UH-72A Lakota helicopters, raising the total aircraft ordered to date to 312. The Army plans to procure 347 Lakotas through 2016. EADS North America Chairman and CEO Sean O’Keefe said, “This latest contract award is a reflection of EADS North America’s commitment to on-time, on-cost performance with the Lakota, a proven, flexible aircraft that is flying…

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