UAE wants to spend $3.2 billion on Chinook

The United Arab Emirates is interested in spending as much as $3.2 billion on the acquisition of 30 CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift transport helicopters and associated equipment and logistics support.   This would not only help to increase the UAE's airlift capability in the region, but would also support U.S. and NATO airlift requirements for the war in Afghanistan.  Although the UAE is a NATO ally, Congress would still have to approve the sale before a contract can be negotiated.

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