Tuesday, January 10, 2012

EADS North America receives U.S. Army contract for 39 UH-72A Lakota LUHs

The U.S. Army has awarded EADS North America a US$212.7 million contract to deliver 39 UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters as part of its total acquisition plan. Thirty-two of these Lakotas will be produced in the Army’s Security and Support Battalion configuration. EADS North America has already delivered 198 UH-72A Lakotas to the U.S. Army, on time and within budget, along with five H-72A versions to USN for test pilot training. (Source: EADS North America)