Chinook helicopters could cost Germany twice as much as planned

via Reuters

 Germany's planned purchase of 60 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters manufactured by Boeing (BA.N) to replace its ageing CH-53 fleet could cost twice as much as planned, Business Insider reported on Thursday, citing several government and industry sources.

Six billion euros ($6.47 billion) had been budgeted for the helicopters, but the U.S. Army has signalled to Germany that the desired equipment is cost-intensive as some components have not even been fully developed, the German news outlet said.

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So the Germans are gonna pay for the US Army's upgrades?

Fucking fantastic!

The Germans are taking a pounding.  They're (in my opinion) trying their best to preserve a bit of European independence, while at the same time pleasing their fellow nations in a jacked up war and trying to get their military upgraded while Boeing and the US Army hustle the hell outta them.

Just plain wow.  Sucks to be them.