Poland launches new chopper tender

Polish ministry of defense has launched a new tender for 16 military helicopters. The ministry invited Airbus, Lockheed Martin and Leonardo-Finmeccanica to submit their bids. The first tender, won by Airbus' Caracal machines was canceled in October. “A committee tasked with the negotiations invited the firms on Monday to present their offers for the eight anti-submarine helicopters and another eight aircraft for the special forces,” the ministry said in a statement. The previous Polish government ordered 50 Caracal machines for PLN 13.5 billion, but the new Law and Justice cabinet canceled it and within few days announced its decision to buy at least 21 Black Hawk helicopters from Lockheed Martin. The ministry also announced a tender for three middle-sized VIP planes, inviting Boeing and Lufthansa to submit their bids.