New marine choppers to boost navy
The protection of marine resources will be a major role for the South African Navy’s new ships and the arrival today of four new maritime helicopters will enhance this capability, says Defence Minister Mosiuoa Lekota.
Speaking at the hand-over and commissioning of four new Super Lynx maritime helicopters to the South African government today, Lekota said the craft extended the command and situational awareness of the South African Navy’s four new frigates.
The helicopters were proof of the SANDF’s efforts to create “jointness”, he said.
The helicopters are part of the controversial arms deal package which recently came under the spotlight with a request by the DA that Scopa revisit the arms deal.
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14 Février 2008 à 11:49 dans
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