Croatian Armed Forces to brief on UH-60M helicopters & Modernisation plans at Helicopter Technology

BUDAPEST, Hungary - April 28, 2020 - PRLog -- In the latest helicopter news, the US Government has approved two sales of UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters to Croatia valued at $115m. 'The helicopters will also support other missions such as search and rescue, medical evacuation, re-supply / external lift, and combat support.'*(Source: Airforce Technology). These assets will be a great improvement to Croatia's troop lift, border security and counterterrorism capabilities, as well as supporting Croatia's modernisation plans for its armed forces. This will also impact Helicopter Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul for Regional CEE Nations such as Austria, Belgium, Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands and Slovenia.

With that said, the leading and only rotary conference with a regional focus on Central and Eastern Europe, Helicopter Technology CEE conference will reconvene in Budapest, Hungary on the 1st and 2nd September. The two-day meeting will provide delegates detailed updates on all areas of Helicopter training such as helicopter programme advancements, procurement plans, and joint force interoperability. Additionally, high-level attendees confirmed for 2020's event such as Leonardo and Bell will be able to showcase their latest helicopter development and updates.

Any queries about the conference contact a member of the SMi team or learn more at: http://www.futurehelicopter.co.uk/PRlog6

In keeping with the topic of the UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters being delivered to Croatia, delegates will hear key updates on 'Croatian Airforce Rotary Modernisation Efforts' emphasising:

• Present capabilities
• MRO elements for supply and maintenance
• Long term developments

Led by Brigadier General Michael Križanec, Chief of Staff and Deputy CO Air Force, Croatian AF HQ, Croatian Armed Forces.

The event brochure with the full agenda and speaker line-up is available. Register at: http://www.futurehelicopter.co.uk/PRlog6

Helicopter Technology Central and Eastern Europe 2020
1st – 2nd September 2020
Budapest, Hungary
Proudly Sponsored by:
Gold Sponsor: Leonardo | Sponsor: Bell

For sponsorship and exhibition queries please contact Sadia Malick at smalick@smi-online.co.uk or call +44 (0) 20 7827 6748

For delegate queries please contact James Hitchen at jhitchen@smi-online.co.uk  or call +44 (0) 20 7827 6054
For media queries please contact Carina Gozo at CGozo@smi-online.co.uk.

*'US clears sale of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Croatia' (Airforce Technology: November, 2019) https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/us-sale-uh-60m-b...