UK Medium and Heavylift Defence Procurement – Another Fine Mess!

Posted on 16 Dec 2009 by The Manufacturer

Howard Wheeldon reviews our military aircraft situation after yesterday's Chinook order announcement

First the good news: Yesterday the government finally announced a plan that will increase the number of twin-rotor CH-47 Boeing Chinook helicopters by 22 aircraft with production of the first ten starting in 2012. Ultimately, over a ten year period, taking retirements into account, the number of Chinook helicopters will, according to the statement, rise…

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