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According to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), these choppers come with a more advanced communication system and better surveillance equipment which will give a timely boost to the efforts of frontline soldiers.<\/p>\n
In addition, the helicopters also feature the M3m machine gun, which can fire more than 850 rounds a minute.<\/p>\n
Major Max Lyttle, the officer commanding 672 Squadron, said that these improved choppers will be vital in battling Taliban forces.<\/p>\n
"We are now in Afghanistan, playing an important role in protecting our ground forces and carrying out surveillance, boosting performance in Afghanistan’s challenging conditions," he added.<\/p>\n
The MoD said up to 22 Lynx aircraft will be upgraded to the standard of the Mk9A.<\/p>\n
Liam Fox, the secretary of state for defence, recently said on a trip to the warzone that British troops will be given all the equipment and support they need to get the job done.<\/p>\n
Posted by Simon Williams<\/p>\n
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