Vice President, Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday announced that the Government of Guyana is currently in conversation with Bell to procure four new helicopters in its bid to strengthen the country’s defences.
Bell Textron Inc. is an American aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. A subsidiary of Textron, Bell manufactures military rotorcraft at facilities in Fort Worth, and Amarillo, Texas, USA as well as commercial helicopters in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada.
Jagdeo while speaking at a press conference at the Office of the President was asked to expand more on the government’s efforts to strengthen Guyana’s army. He said, “I can say to you we are in discussion with Bell for the purchase of four smaller helicopters.”
