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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

US approves $1.5 billion sale of maritime helicopters to New Zealand

The U.S. approved the $1.5 billion sale of five Seahawk maritime helicopters to New Zealand, which has pledged to nearly double its military spending as it seeks to boost defence capabilities.

"The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of New Zealand for ‌MH-60R Multi-Mission ⁠Helicopters and ⁠related equipment," the department said in a statement on its website on Friday.

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