Greece's Purchase of Blackhawk Helicopters and Tennessee National Guard Helicopter Crash

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Greece has approved the purchase of 35 UH-60M Blackhawk helicopters from U.S defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp to modernize its armed forces. Two people were killed in a Blackhawk helicopter crash in Tennessee.

Key Points

  • Greece approved the purchase of 35 UH-60M Blackhawk helicopters from Lockheed Martin Corp
  • Greece aims to revamp its defense industry and boost its shipbuilding industry
  • Two people died in a Blackhawk helicopter crash in Tennessee

Pros

  • Modernization of Greece's armed forces
  • Boosting Greece's defense industry

Cons

  • High cost of the purchase