The prequalification process for procurement of up to 25 helicopters (including helicopter(s)for Iceland and the options) was finally announced - on the 24th of October.
The Requirement Document, which sums up in English most of the capabilites expected may be found here:
http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/JD/...092011_web.pdf
Other project news may be followed here:
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