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Thailand Armed Forces plan EADS' UH-72-72A Lakota light utility helicopters.
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The
US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Thailand
for UH-72A Lakota Helicopters and associated equipment, parts, training
and logistical support for an estimated cost of $89 million. The principal
contractor will be EADS North America in Herndon, Virginia.
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 EADS' UH-72A Lakota light utility helicopters |
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The Government of
Thailand has requested a possible sale of 9 UH-72A
Lakota Helicopters, warranty, spare and repair parts, support equipment,
communication equipment, publications and technical documentation, Aviation
Mission Planning Station, personnel training and training equipment,
U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services,
and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost
is $89 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to Thailand’s goal of upgrading and modernizing its military forces with a new light utility helicopter capable of meeting requirements for rotary-wing transportation, while further enhancing interoperability between Thailand the U.S., and among other allies. |
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