Russian Ilyushin transport plane offer didn't meet Czech needs, official says

PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Senior Czech defense officials say they rejected Russia's offer of Ilyushin Il-76MF transport planes in favor of combat and transport helicopters because the helicopters better matched the military's needs. The move came as Czech anti-corruption police continue to...

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