The Iraqi Ministry of Defense mentioned in a statement that these combat helicopters will enhance the Iraqi army’s capabilities in the areas of tactical transport, support, and rescue operations, Iraqi News reported.
The step is part of a deal reached with Airbus in September 2024 to purchase 12 Caracal H225M multi-role combat helicopters.
On April 30, the Iraqi Minister of Defense, Thabet Al-Abbasi, checked the first two helicopters at the airframer’s headquarters in Marignane in southern France.
The new helicopters will take the place of the older Mil Mi-17s and will be employed for different tasks such as fire support, attack, tactical troop transport, special operations, and counter-terrorism, the report added.
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