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South Korea FMS Requests CH-47D Helicopters, Equipment And Support

By Cal Biesecker

Friday, December 6th, 2013

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The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) Dec. 3 notified Congress of a possible $151 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to South Korea for CH-47D Model Aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support. U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook Photo: Boeing The principal contractor would be Boeing [BA], producer of the Chinook helicopter. Internationally, some 450 Chinooks are flying for 17 countries, with strong international interest in the D model as well as the latest F variant. The potential sale…

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