The New Zealand government has approved spending $200 million on buying eight navy helicopters rejected by Australia for reasons including concerns about safety.
The eight new Super Seasprites will replace the New Zealand navy's existing fleet of five ageing Seasprites, NZ Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman said today. The first three will arrive late next year.
Australia tried for more than 10 years to resolve operations problems with Seasprites, ordered for the navy's Anzac frigates, but cancelled an order for 11 of the helicopters in 2008.
theaustralian.com
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