Tag: Mi-35
Mali receives Mi-24s and radars from Russia
Mali’s military has received two Mi-24P attack helicopters from Russia as part of continuing efforts to bolster the country’s armed forces.
The Forces Armees Maliennes...
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.
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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.
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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...
Angola, Mali, Nigeria and Sudan receiving Russian attack, transport helicopters
Over the next year, Russian Helicopters will deliver Mi-8/17 transport and Mi-24/35 attack helicopters to Nigeria, Mali, Angola and Sudan.
This is according...
Nigerian Air Force arms third Alpha Jet; acquiring Yabhon Flash-20 UAVs
The Nigerian Air Force has armed a third Alpha Jet acquired second hand from the United States, and is apparently getting ready...
Nigerian Air Force prepares to induct Mi-35 helicopters, JF-17 fighter aircraft
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has started expansion works on airbase facilities at Yola International Airport as it prepares to receive new...
Senegal upgrading Mi-35P attack helicopters
Senegal is upgrading its Mi-35P attack helicopters with Controp DSP-HD electro-optical systems.
The Israeli company recently announced it had received several contracts to...
Additional aircraft for Ghana Air Force
The Ghana Air Force is set to take delivery of a number of new aircraft, including a single Mi-35 attack helicopter and...
Two dead, one survivor in Nigerian Air Force Mi-35 crash
The Nigerian government has confirmed the death of two airmen who perished when a Nigerian Air Force Mi-35 helicopter crashed yesterday in...
Egypt close to $3 billion arms deal with Russia
Egypt is close to finalising a $3 billion agreement for Russian arms financed by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates following...
India withdraws last attack helicopters from Congo peacekeeping mission
India has withdrawn its last four attack helicopters from the United Nations mission in the Congo, saying they are needed for domestic...
