A contract for the provision of 12 Mi-35 assault helicopters has been sealed by Russia and Nigeria on Wednesday in Sochi on the Russia-Africa Summit and Financial Discussion board.
Nigeria’s International Minister Kalla Ankourao mentioned the plane will probably be used to battle the Boko Haram terrorist group.
In keeping with the minister, greater than 100 Nigerian navy which might be presently finishing their research at Russian navy academies will most likely favor to work with Russian tools once they return residence for responsibility.
“Over 900 helicopters made by Russian Helicopters’ enterprises are registered in African international locations. That is virtually one in 4 helicopters on the continent, and the share of our navy rotorcraft is nearly 40 %,” mentioned Director Normal of Russian Helicopters holding firm Andrey Boginsky. He defined that this gives for large potential for cooperation in servicing, modernizing and renovating the fleet.
“We additionally provide our companions civilian helicopters, corresponding to Ansat and Mi-171A2 multipurpose rotorcraft, and a navy modernized Mi-35P assault helicopter. That is the evolution of the Mi-24/35 household which proved to be very efficient in Africa,” Boginsky mentioned.
The Russia-Africa summit, which kicked off on Wednesday, has attracted over three,000 representatives of African companies. The 2-day occasion is co-hosted by Russia and Egypt.
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