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TUNIS, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Tunisian National Guard has formed an air unit equipped with high quality "Bell 429" helicopters, the government said Wednesday.
"This is the first air unit for the National Guard that is equipped with high quality helicopters worth 17.4 million U.S. dollars," said a government statement.
"The helicopters aim at monitoring the coastline and road traffic management as well as providing emergency response and disaster management including evacuation," the statement added.
Many Tunisian pilots will be trained to use this type of helicopters which will enhance the efficiency of various units of the National Guard in carrying out missions, particularly in emergencies, evacuations and fight against terrorism. Enditem
