Without starting a new thread and staying in line with helos for Brazil just came across this concerning the French EC725 transport helo. Contracted in 2008 with deliveries to start and be completed in 2010. Some might find interest on a side note in contract with France by Brazil in building it's first SSN. Sources listed oldest to newest T to B.
http://www.defpro.com/news/details/4588/
http://www.defpro.com/daily/details/211/ and
http://www.defpro.com/daily/details/585/
Pic:
WinSPMBT Status: UKN for Brazil.
Regards,
Pat