The Brazilian Army is buying 12-16 new Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to replace older ones in its 2nd, 3rd, and 4th BAVEx units. These new helicopters can carry and launch advanced missiles and rockets, which is important for operations in the Amazon and central-western regions. The goal is to update the fleet, not make […]
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