Philippines terminates UH-1 deal

Philippines Department of National Defense has terminated a deal for 21 UH-1 helicopters after receiving 7 aircraft.

09171 Bell 205 UH-1H Philippine Air Force (7838717144)
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The suppliers, Rice Aircraft Services Inc. and Eagle Copters Ltd., have been blacklisted by the government as well.

The project is under controversy as Philippines paid P1.2-billion for 21 UH-1D helicopters instead of the UH-1H.

Source: Alert 5