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October 3, 2022 | International, Aerospace

U.S. Army Orders Additional Enhanced CH-47F Block II Chinooks

The separate Lot 3 advance procurement contract is valued at $29 million

https://www.epicos.com/article/742700/us-army-orders-additional-enhanced-ch-47f-block-ii-chinooks

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    September 25, 2020 | International, Aerospace, Security, Other Defence

    Dutch Patriot missiles, UK C-17 support cleared by US State Department

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