BEVERLY HILLS, September 17, (THEWILL) – In continuation of the federal government’s modernization programme for the Nigerian armed forces, Russia is expected to deliver 12 multipurpose Mi-35 helicopters to Nigeria by 2018.
This was disclosed on Friday by the deputy head of Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, Anatoly Punchuk.
“As for the contract for the delivery of Mi-35M helicopters, signed in October 2015, it is in the process of implementation by 2018. It has been planned to supply two vehicles until the end of 2016,” Punchuk told RIA Novosti at the Africa Aerospace and Defense-2016, AAD-2016, exhibition.
He disclosed that Nigeria was one of the most promising Russian partners in the field of military-technical cooperation, adding that the contract provides for the supply of 12 helicopters.
The Mi-35M is a modern multipurpose attack helicopter, equipped with the latest navigation and avionics technology and capable of operating in high temperatures and in mountainous terrain. It can be also used for medical and transportation purposes.
The AAD-2016 exhibition is taking place in the capital of South Africa, Pretoria, from September 14 to 18, 2016.
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