Helicopter – Military Africa

Bell Special Missions Aircraft also have the ability to changeout setups for different missions. The 407M can be reconfigured from light attack and reconnaissance to support non-combat missions like medical evacuation or search and rescue.

As countries look to take more prominent stances in defence, finding the best combination of capability and cost has created ...

United States offers $80 million grant to Zambia for the provision of four Bell 412EP helicopters to the Zambia Air Force (ZAF)

US announces $80 Million grant for helicopter supply to Zambia Air Force

by Patrick Kenyette

September 16, 2023

The United States has revealed an $80 million grant to Zambia for the provision of four Bell 412EP helicopters to ...

Morocco begin receiving H135M Helicopters

by Darek Liam

September 15, 2023 - Updated on September 16, 2023

The Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) has taken delivery of the first two of its 12 H135M helicopters ordered from ...

Nigerian Air Force retires older Mi-24V/P attack helicopters

by Military Africa

September 10, 2023 - Updated on September 14, 2023

In a strategic move to modernize its military capabilities, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has initiated the retirement process for ...

Russian Mi-28NM Night Hunter achieves first UAV Kill

by Military Africa

September 4, 2023

In a noteworthy development, the Russian Mi-28NM Night Hunter strike helicopter achieved its first-ever UAV takedown, marking a significant milestone ...

[Video] A Look at Nigerian military Attack Helicopters

by Military Africa

September 1, 2023

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) stands as a formidable pillar of defence for Nigeria, equipped with a diverse range of ...

Nigeria’s Mi-171 helicopter on rescue mission crash

by Ekene Lionel

August 15, 2023

An Mi-171 transport helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has crashed after apparently coming under fire from bandits. ...

Somalia receives Bell 412 Helicopters to boost Counter-Insurgency fight

by Kazim Abdul

August 13, 2023

The Somali government has received a shipment of Bell 412 helicopters, and some other weapons to boost its counter-insurgency fight ...

Denel, Aselsan to modernize Rooivalk helicopter

by Sarah Lesedi

July 28, 2023

Denel Aeronautics and Aselsan have recently entered into an agreement to collaborate on the avionics modernization of the Rooivalk attack ...

Bell Aircraft Helping Rocket EMS Save Lives in South Africa

by Military Africa

July 10, 2023

Having a fully equipped aircraft couldn’t be more critical than when it comes to Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) missions. ...

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Royal Air Force Benson - Puma 2 ZJ954 & XW231, General Images taken on 4th October 2013 - SAC James Goff.

The RAF has begun training on the Puma Mk2 helicopter following a £260M upgrade programme.
Pictures released today show crews from 33 and 230 Squadrons carrying out training flights of the upgraded aircraft from their base at RAF Benson in Oxford.

The multi million pound upgrade means that the helicopters benefit from new engines which give them 35 per cent more power and improved fuel efficiency to allow them to fly faster and twice as far as the Puma Mk1. They also have state of the art digitized glass cockpits and upgraded LCD instruments.

Benin receives Puma Helicopters from France to enhance Counter-Terrorism fight

by Ekene Lionel

July 7, 2023

The Benin Air Force has received three Puma helicopters from France as part of a donation to help the country's ...

U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Vipers and UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167 perform close-air support near Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, Aug. 10, 2022. HMLA-167 trained with U.S. Army National Guard and U.S. Air National Guard units during joint exercise Northern Strike 22-2. HMLA-167 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Servante R. Coba)

Bell H-1 fleet reach 500,000-flight hour milestone

by Military Africa

July 7, 2023

The current H-1 fleet of AH-1Z Vipers and UH-1Y Venoms reached a major flight milestone by surpassing the 500,000-flight hour ...

Benin’s plans to buy Russian Mi-171 helicopters delayed by Ukraine war

by Ekene Lionel

July 5, 2023

Benin's plans to buy Russian Mi-171 transport helicopters have been set back by the war in Ukraine. State firm Russian ...

Pair of Kamov Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopte

Ka-52 Alligator helicopter excels in contested airspace

by Military Africa

June 28, 2023

Russia's Ka-52 Alligator helicopters have proven to be formidable assets in contested airspace, showcasing their capabilities and effectiveness in the ...

Airbus’ two-tonne H125M (formerly the AS550 C3e Fennec)

Benin’s Air Force Boosts Counterterrorism Efforts with New H125M Helicopters

by Ekene Lionel

June 24, 2023 - Updated on July 22, 2023

Benin, a West African country known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant economy, has taken a significant step towards ...

“With this facility, serviceability in the Air Force will increase and thus increase on combat readiness

Uganda overhauls Mi-24 helicopter locally

by Patrick Kenyette

April 28, 2023

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni recently commissioned the country's first locally overhauled Mi-24 combat helicopter on April 18, 2023. The ceremony ...