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Canada tees up military helicopter investment worth almost $13 billion

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VICTORIA, British Columbia — The Canadian military hopes to start working with industry this summer on the acquisition of a new helicopter fleet that will deal with existing rotary aircraft gaps in firepower and mobility.The Next Tactical Aviation Capability Set or nTACS project will provide a joint capability to be fielded by the Royal Canadian Air Force, the Canadian Army, and Canadian special forces.In addition, Canada is also planning an upg…

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Canada tees up military helicopter investment worth almost $13 billion

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