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UH-60M BLACK HAWK Helicopters Approved For Mexico’s Federal Police

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, April 30th, 2014

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The State Department has approved a possible $680 million Foreign Military Sale to Mexico for UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support. The principal contractors will be Sikorsky [UTX] and General Electric Aircraft Company (GEAC). There are no known offset agreements in connection with this potential sale. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on April 17. Mexico has requested a possible sale of 18 UH-60M…

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