Paris Air Show: European helicopter procurement (video)

16th June 2017 - 09:58 GMT | by Gabriela Somarriba Rocha, Helen Haxell in London

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Western European militaries are looking at new platforms to replace their existing fleets.

Shephard takes a look at the incumbent aircraft for Germany, Italy and Portugal and considers the future of their fleets and the capabilities the services might require.

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Gabriela Somarriba Rocha

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