04/11/2018
https://www.congress.gov...
"Secretary Kendall, the Navy cut 29 MH-60R helicopters from the planned procurement, which would leave the Navy 29 aircraft short of its requirement."
"Whatever the sacrifices that may be entailed in Afghanistan, and I believe they will be very few because American helicopters are available to perform the same mission, we should take action now."
"Why have there been no sanctions against Rosoboronexport?"
"Does an alternative method exist for certifying the air worthiness of various Mi-17 helicopters that would avoid engagement with or dependence upon the Russian manufacturer?"