Australia rethinks MRH90 utility helicopters procurement project

摘要

A wide-ranging review of the proposed acquisition of 46 MRH90 utility helicopters for the Royal Australian Navy and Australian Army has been ordered by the DoD, writes Jon Rosamond. Defence Minister Stephen Smith said that the "high-level comprehensive diagnostic review" would advise the government on how to progress a acquisition that has been delayed by engine failure, transmission oil cooler fan failures and the poor availability of spares.