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Before the decision was made, other aircraft that were reportedly considered by Montenegro included the H145M, offered by Airbus Helicopters, and Leonardo\u2019s AW139.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other forthcoming acquisitions for the Montenegrin military include armored vehicles and radars, among other gear. In total, the purchases are estimated to be worth \u20ac110 million (U.S. $128 million), of which some \u20ac29.9 million will be allocated to the helicopter deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The procurements are to be carried out by 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The planned acquisition will mark the first procurement of non-Soviet-designed helicopters to Montenegro, which joined NATO last June. 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