Greece to purchase 35 US-made Blackhawk helicopters
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 08:20 | 05 April 2024
- Modified Date: 08:20 | 05 April 2024
Greece will purchase 35 US-made UH-60M Blackhawk general utility helicopters, defense giant Lockheed Martin announced on Friday.
"The Government of Greece signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) today making official its intent to procure 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company," the defense firm said in a statement.
According to the statement, the deal, which Greek media reported is worth some $1.24 billion, includes personnel training and training equipment in addition to the machines.
The Greek Navy already operates older 11 S-70B6 version of the Blackhawk family.
In March 2023, the Greek Navy also took delivery of three newer MH-60R helicopters, out of seven it originally ordered.
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