Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Turkey asks US to deliver attack helicopters fast

"Turkey asks US to deliver attack helicopters fast

ANKARA, Turkey — The Turkish defense minister has asked the United States to speed up the delivery of new attack helicopters to fight separatist Kurdish rebels in the Turkey's mountainous southeast.

Vecdi Gonul said Wednesday that Turkey asked the U.S. to deliver the Super Cobra helicopters this year, a year ahead of schedule."

More:The Associated Press: Turkey asks US to deliver attack helicopters fast