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Helicopter Negotiations to Proceed

Published: Tue 11 Jul 2006 09:14 AM
Hon Phil Goff
Minister of Defence
10 July 2006
Helicopter Negotiations to Proceed
Cabinet has approved the next step in the purchase of new helicopters by the New Zealand Defence Force.
"Cabinet today authorised Ministry of Defence Officials to enter into negotiations with Nato Helicopter Industries for the purchase of up to eight NH90 helicopters for the New Zealand Defence Force.
"A further statement will be made once the outcome of those negotiations is known," said Defence Minister Phil Goff.
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