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Shephard Media: Argentina seeks helicopters and receives new OPV with Antarctic ops in mind

 


"Argentina seeks helicopters and receives new OPV with Antarctic ops in mind"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Defence Notes

Shephard Media

23 April, 2021

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/premium-argentina-seeks-helicopters-and-receives-n/

A tender will open next month as the Argentine Navy seeks to buy two second-hand helicopters to enhance its Antarctic capabilities — but financial constraints remain.

The Argentine Navy is taking steps to enhance its capabilities to operate in Antarctica by procuring two second-hand Sea King helicopters. It also recently received a new offshore patrol vessel (OPV) built by French shipyard Naval Group. 

The two Sikorsky Sea King SH-3 helicopters will be delivered to the ...

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