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Competition Narrows For Naval Helicopter Program

April 29 2010

Australia

The Australian Defense Materiel Organization has issued project solicitation documents to two contenders for the navy's new combat helicopter program, reports the Australian Dept. of Defense.

Canberra is considering the Sikorsky MH-60R, which would be purchased through the U.S. Navy, and the NH Industries NH90 naval frigate helicopter (NFH), which would be supplied by Australian Aerospace, according to Defense Minister John Faulkner.

The navy is seeking a fleet of 24 new...

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