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Friday, November 25, 2005

Bulgarian court decision enables Elbit helicopter upgrade
Bulgaria's Supreme Administrative Court overturned a decision made by the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense to stop negotiations between the Bulgarian Air Force and Elbit Systems.

In December 2004, a team led by Elbit and Lockheed Martin were selected as the preferred bidder for a Bulgarian Air Force program to upgrade 18 Mi-17 and Mi-24 helicopters.

In March, Bulgarian Ministry of Defense informed Elbit that its offer "did not meet the previously announced requirements."

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