U.S.-Turkey copter deal flies despite human rights

Article Abstract:

Turkey has agreed to buy the American company Bell Helicopter Textron's AH-1Z KingCobra in a deal worth in excess of $4 billion. The United States welcomed the deal for a possible 145 attack helicopters, although some felt Turkey had not complied with human rights standards.

Purchasing, Product information, Military policy, Attack helicopters

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GAO faults missile defense satellite program

Article Abstract:

The GAO report was pessimistic that a key component of missile defense, the Space-Based Infrared System-low satellite system, is technologically feasible within the anticipated time and costs of deployment.

Analysis, Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, Reports, Ballistic missile defenses, Defense spending, United States. Government Accountability Office, Space Based Infrared System (Weapons system)

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U.S.-Turkey copter deal flies despite human rights

Article Abstract:

Despite bipartisan opposition in Congress, Turkey will buy up to 145 of the latest AH-1Z KingCobra attack helicopters. The deal is worth more than $4 billion to Bell Helicopter Textron.

Turkey, International trade, Contracts, Turkish foreign relations, Human rights, United States foreign relations, Military assistance, American, American military assistance, AH-IZ King Cobra (Helicopter)

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