Helicopter Unit Seen As Unfit For Afghan Service
February 04 2010
The Swedish military has indicated that it is unable to deploy a helicopter support unit to Afghanistan because the unit is unfit to operate, Defense News reports.
The Defense Ministry has already obtained funding and approval from Parliament, and hoped to send the unit early this year. However, commanders said the unit lacks suitable aircraft and properly trained personnel.
Swedish forces have come under more attacks in Afghanistan of late. German and U.S. helicopters have...
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