UH 60M BLACKHAWK HELICOPTERS
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Greece approves purchase of 35 Blackhawk helicopters from US-sources
Greece has approved the purchase of 35 UH-60M Blackhawk helicopters from U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp, as part of its efforts to modernize its armed forces. The deal, valued at 1.15 billion euros ($1.24 billion), was passed by the parliament's committee. This move is part of Greece's broader plan to revamp its defense industry and boost its shipbuilding sector following a decade-long debt crisis. Greece is also looking to acquire up to 40 new F-35 fighter jets from the U.S. and three frigates from France.
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Black Hawk helicopter crashes in Alabama, killing 2 crew
According to Ross, two members of the Tennessee National Guard were killed during a flight- training mission. The helicopter crashed around 3 p.m. local time and caught fire.
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'They'll kill us': Afghan pilots held at Uzbek camp fear deadly homecoming
Speaking to Reuters on a cell phone that the Afghans there try to keep out of sight, the pilot described feeling like a prisoner, with highly restricted movement, long hours in the sun, and insufficient food and medicine. Some have lost weight.
US announces $60 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia
Billed as America's largest- ever arms deal with a foreign country, US today announced its plans to sell up to $60 billion worth of aircraft, helicopters and other weapons to Saudi Arabia.