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World Defense & Security News - Ghana
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Ghana plans to purchase a first Mi-35 attack helicopter
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In 2016, the Ghana Air Force will take delivery of new aircraft, including a single Mi-35 attack helicopter and a single CASA C295M tactical airlifter. The Ghana is also advancing in the acquisition process of five A-29 Super Tucano aircraft, announced the country's Chief of Air Staff Air Vice Marshall Michael Samson-Oje in December 2015.
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 Ghana plans to acquire its first Mi-35 attack helicopter in 2016 |
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“Last year by this time we were expecting the Z-9EH helicopters from China. I am pleased to state that they were delivered on schedule and already commissioned into service," Samson-Oje stated. “In addition to these, the government is in the process of acquiring one Mi-35 to boost our helicopter operational capabilities,” he added.
“Plans are also far advanced to procure the Super Tucano aircraft and build a new hangar at AFB Tamale as part of the infrastructure for the Flying Training School which also includes an ultra-modern barracks complex, the first of its kind in the Ghana Armed Forces," said Samson-Oje. During Paris Air Show last edition, in June 2015, Ghana also ordered fix new A-29 Super Tucano light attack and advanced training aircraft from the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer. |
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