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The Netherlands Requests $1.05 Billion In CH-47F Cargo Helicopters

Friday, March 27th, 2015

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The State Department approved a possible $1.05 billion Foreign Military Sales (FMS) request to the Netherlands the week of March 16 for 17 CH-47F cargo helicopters and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the potential sale on March 19.The primary contractor would be Boeing [BA].The requested FMS would include 17 CH-47F Cargo Helicopters with customer unique post-modifications, 46 T55-GA-714A Aircraft Turbine Engines with Hydro-Mechanical Assembly (34 installed and 12 spares), 41…

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