Afghanistan and Iraqi forces are to receive Russian-built Mi-17 helicopters in a move to independently defend and guard against threats, and protect their nation’s sovereignty.
The US Army will acquire and sustain 21 new Mi-17s for Afghanistan and 22 aircraft have already been bought for Iraq, of which 14 have been delivered.
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Colonel Norbert Vergez said the acquisition is to provide Afghanistan with a platform that is familiar and easy to operate.
“They wanted something that was immediately available for them to assimilate into their armed forces,” he added.
The Mi-17 is a high-altitude helicopter capable of transporting troops and supply that is suitable for operations, especially in the Afghan terrain.
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