 In August 2007, the FAA authorised the commencement of production of both UH-72A and civil EC145 rotorcraft at "American Eurocopter"'s facility in Columbus, Mississippi.In July 2013, Germany purchased 15 EC145s for the German Army to be used for special operations (KSK) designated "EC645 T2".The EC645 T2 is armed with weapon mounts, fitted with electronic countermeasures system, ballistic protection, electro-optical system, fast rope system, cargo hooks and hoists.