During Medvedev's Visit, Defense Orders 2 Mi-171E Helicopters

April 22 2010

Argentina

As part of its first defense purchase from Russia, Argentina has ordered two Mi-171E transport helicopters, Defense News reports.

A contract was signed this week by Argentina's Defense Ministry and Russia's Rosoboronexport government arms export agency during a visit by President Dmitry Medvedev to Buenos Aires, said officials.

The contract, worth 20 million euros (US$30 million), was one of 10 agreements signed during the visit, which was the first to Argentina by a Russian...

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