Mi-171ShM helicopters have undergone another phase of their modernization, which was carried out by the LOM state enterprise. The helicopters are designed for the Special Operation Air Task Unit (SOATU).
After the IFVs acquisition project the other important one is the purchase of 12 helicopters to replace the ageing Russian Mi-24 models. The project is running since 2015. Twelve multipurpose helicopters would represent the 1st phase. In total the Air Force would acquire 30 to 35 rotorcrafts to replace the currently operated Mi-24, …