Since 2022, Ukraine has made a request to the United States of America in the AH-1Z Viper Shock helicopters as part of military assistance.
The American Corporation Bell Helicopter intends to invest in the development of the Ukrainian industry and creates labor facilities for the manufacture of helicopters in Ukraine. It reports about it Military On Sunday, July 27, the Minister of Economics Alexei Sovelev was referred to the post on Facebook.
It is noted that the government is willing to support the initiative, which offers effective mechanisms for attracting investors.
According to the minister, early on is the stage of technical consultations and comprehensive reviews, however, the implementation of such an ambitious project can mean a new cooperation in cooperation between Ukraine and USA in the military -industrial sphere.
It should be emphasized that the idea of making bell helicopters in Ukraine is not new.
Previously, the possibility of localization of civilian change discussed UH-1, but these plans were not developed. At the same time, after the outbreak of an entire war, the Bell Helicopter strengthened efforts to provide its products for the armed forces of Ukraine.
At the International Farnborough International Airahaow Air Show in July 2024, Bell Helicopter officially introduced the fight against the bell fighting 407M Multi -Purpose helicopter, the only example of which was planned to adapt to Ukrainian market conditions.
At the same time, the Ukrainian government has sent requests to the United States in the transfer of AH-1Z Viper Shock helicopters as part of military assistance since 2022.
According to the publication, at present, the company’s strategic plans for activities in Ukraine are not fully defined. However, the priority for the bell’s helicopter is probably a focus on the military market, and in the future – with civilian needs.
We will remind you, earlier it was reported that the Poland military was waiting for the 96 AH-64D shock helicopter ordered in the United States. Their delivery is scheduled for 2028-2032. They will replace the old Soviet MI-24, which is now used.
Later, Poland’s side changed my mind to buy 32 helicopters due to a “significant change in circumstances.”
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