Airbus Helicopters decided not to participate in JMSDF ship-based utility helicopter contest

Airbus Helicopters in Japan issued a statement today stating that the company has decided to withdraw from the tender to supply a ship-based utility helicopter for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).

NH-90 NATO Frigate Helikopter (NFH). 175
By Joost J. Bakker from IJmuiden [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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USAF figured that upgrading RQ-4 could cost less than $4 billion

Earlier estimate of upgrading the RQ-4 with new sensors for $4 billion might be too conservative, Lt. Gen. Robert Otto, deputy chief of staff for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance believes it can be done at half the price.

Global Hawk prepares for flying mission
U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andy M. Kin
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