Army to get first Black Hawk choppers later this year: Macierewicz
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The first Black Hawk multi-purpose helicopters, manufactured by PZL Mielec, will be delivered to the Polish army for the purpose of exercises later this year, Minister of Defense Antoni Macierewicz announced.
“I hope that Polish special forces will soon be flying these helicopters. Following today's discussion with the company's president, I know that I can safely say this: talks will begin this week, and they will reach their culmination this year,” Macierewicz said at a press conference in Mielec, while visiting the aircraft plant. “This shows Poland's potential, the potential of Mielec and the entire Aviation Valley,” the minister added.
This weekend, Macierewicz announced that the Ministry of Defense will aim to reach agreements “as soon as possible” for the supply of multi-purpose helicopters for the Polish army, following unsuccessful offset negotiations with Airbus.
