ppheli,
Case 1: I can't provide you proof, but it is a sale, of that I am sure. MD were burned on one goverment lease already.
Case 2: No arguments here, you are 100% correct.
Case 3: The Dutch Police aircraft program is optimistic to say the least. Engineering, configuration issues. I hear they did give the Dutch 2 loaner aircraft. As of today, no deliveries.
I think MD do get a little ahead of themselves with their press releases, especially when dealing with goverment sales, there can be all kinds of hiccups. The Turkish 600s are licensed and are being kitted.