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The BDF’s Helicopters Soon Come
posted (July 24, 2015)
3 months ago, we showed you our interview with Prime Minister Dean Barrow in which he revealed that the Belize Government has turned to the Taiwanese Government for the BDF'S first ever helicopters. That's after they realized that the vendor from Miami didn't have a very sound business offer to make.

Well, we asked the Acting Deputy Commander of the BDF today for an update on the Taiwanese connection for the 2 helicopters that Belize is looking to own. He told us that steps have been taken just last week to finalize the arrangements, and those helicopters should arrive in a few months time:

Lt. Col. Luis Sutherland - Acting Deputy Commander, BDF
"Last week we had a delegation from the Taiwanese Government and the Taiwanese army and they did some reconnaissance and I can assure without going into much detail, come end of this year, we will see some physical evidence of the presence of these helicopters."

Reporter
"How many?"

Lt. Col. Luis Sutherland - Acting Deputy Commander, BDF
"Two."

Reporter
"And so where would you acquire those from?"

Lt. Col. Luis Sutherland - Acting Deputy Commander, BDF
"From Taiwan."

The BDF's mobility and timeliness to respond across difficult terrain will be greatly enhanced by helicopter use.

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