$305M U.S. Deal Trains Dutch on Chinook and Apache Choppers
Published Date: 11/20/2025
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Summary
The U.S. is offering the Netherlands $305 million worth of training and support for their CH-47 and AH-64 helicopters. This deal includes ammo, IT gear, parts, and expert help but no major weapons. The sale was reported to Congress in August 2024 and helps keep our ally’s helicopter fleet sharp and ready.
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