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Rough ride for U S Russia copter deal questioned
The Pentagon bypassed U S firms and bought more than 60 Mi 17 helicopters from Russia for Afghanistan at over 1 billion dollars. A 2010 study cited as supporting the choice reportedly favored Boeing Chinook as cost effective. Lawmakers criticized the secrecy and potential waste amid the contract’s high value.
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