The recapitalization effort for the Air Force's nuclear convoy helicopters would cost $1.4 billion, Air Force officials confirmed Wednesday. The Air Force's estimate is focused solely on the UH-1N Huey's nuclear convoy mission and would include 41 helicopters, Lt. Gen. Arnold Bunch, the Air Force's military deputy for acquisition, told the House Armed Services tactical air and land forces subcommittee on Wednesday. Global Strike Command requires 41 helicopters to meet its nuclear assurance and training requirements, a service official told...
