The Coast Guard this week said it has exercised a $78.5 million contract option with the North American division of European Aeronautical Defence and Space Co. (EADS) to purchase two HC-144A Ocean Sentry Maritime Patrol Aircraft. The purchase covers the 16th and 17th HC-144As the service has procured of a planned buy of 36 of the aircraft. The aircraft under the latest award are expected to be delivered in 2014. The option was awarded under a contract the Coast Guard…
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