Bahrain’s Viper attack helo makes debut at BIAS 2022, whole fleet expected by 2023
The gulf nation will get 12 birds, munitions and related parts in a $911 million deal.
The gulf nation will get 12 birds, munitions and related parts in a $911 million deal.
Tunisian pilots are currently training with the new aircraft in the US ahead of transfer to the North African nation.
Royal Bahraini Air Force commander said delivery had been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
While it’s comforting to imagine that US hardware will only be directed at terrorists and Iranian threats, “Bahrain's history of suppressing internal dissent with external weaponry suggests that these choppers may end up serving a police function during times of crisis, as well."
Arab countries are looking at ways to better learn how to integrate fourth generation fighters with fifth generation platforms of allies.