The HH-60W helped rescue a pilot in Iran. Here’s why the Air Force might not buy more.
Senator Blumenthal, a member of the Armed Services Committee, plans to continue pushing for more HH-60W helicopters in the upcoming defense bill.
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President Trump praised the HH-60W helicopter following a pilot rescue in Iran, yet his administration's FY27 budget request excludes funding for more units. This sets up a confrontation with lawmakers like Senator Richard Blumenthal, who advocate for expanded procurement to ensure search-and-rescue readiness.
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