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Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Afghan army takes delivery of Czech-donated helicopters

The Czech Republic has provided the Afghan National Army (ANA) with the first three of six modernised Mil Mi-17 helicopters as plans were revealed for the long-term build-up of the Afghan National Army Air Corps (ANAAC).

The Czech government approved a donation, equivalent to CZK610 million (USD35 million), of six Mi-17 transport helicopters and six Mil Mi-24 combat/attack helicopters from the Czech Air Force in April 2007 following a NATO and Afghan government appeal for assistance in building the ANA's capability.

The remaining three Mi-17 helicopters should be handed over by May 2008.

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