Tag: Mi-35
Libyan Mi-35 apparently shot down
A Libyan National Army (LNA) Mi-35 attack helicopter has apparently been shot down by Government of National Accord (GNA) forces, killing three crewmembers on...
Mali and Russia strengthen defence ties
In June 2019 Russia and Mali signed a military cooperationagreement, which was inked by General Ibrahim Dahirou Dembele and his Russian counterpart, SergueiChoigou. The...
Nigeria confirms order for a dozen Mi-35 helicopters from Russia
Russia and Nigeria have confirmed a contract for the delivery of 12 Mi-35 attack helicopters, with six having already been delivered.
Nigeria ordered 12 Mi-35Ms...
Nigerian Air Force loses Mi-35 helicopter in combat against Boko Haram
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has lost an Mi-35M attack helicopter in combat while providing close air support to soldiers fighting Boko Haram terrorists...
Senegal acquires Thales helicopter training systems
Senegal's Armed Forces will use a helicopter mission trainer from Thales to train its Mi-35 attack helicopter and Mi-17 transport helicopter pilots.
Thales...
Nigeria and Niger carry out joint strikes against Boko Haram
Aircraft from the Nigerien and Nigerian air forces have carried out air strikes against Boko Haram positions in a joint operation.
The Nigerian...
Russia delivered jets, tanks and missiles to Africa in 2017
During 2017 Russia exported some $15 billion worth of weapons around the world. This included African nations, which received an array of...
Nigerian Air Force inducts new Mi-35 attack helicopters
The Nigerian Air Force has formally inducted into service the two new Mi-35M attack helicopters, out of 12 ordered from Russian Helicopters...
Polish company overhauling Senegalese Mi-24s
Polish company Military Aviation Plant No 1 has completed the overhaul of the first Mi-24 attack helicopter for the Senegalese Air Force.
A...
Nigerian Air Force takes delivery of two Mi-35M attack helicopters
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of the first two of 12 Mi-35M attack helicopters ordered from Russian Helicopters in...
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Coronavirus shows why the SANDF needs to be adequately funded
The deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to help fight the COVID-19 novel coronavirus yet again demonstrates the need for a...
