Zimbabwe receives 18 Russian helicopters
A further 14 aircraft are expected to be delivered by Rostec by the end of next year
Zimbabwe received delivery of 18 helicopters from the Russian government on 19 May at Robert Mugabe International Airport in Harare.
The aircraft will reportedly be used for a range of purposes, including the provision of air medical services, law enforcement, and search and rescue, according to Zimbabwean state-owned newspaper The Chronicle.
The aircraft are the first of a fleet of 32 helicopters to be delivered by the Russian state-owned conglomerate Rostec by the end of 2024.
The Zimbabwean government previously outlined plans to purchase four law enforcement helicopters as part of a US$60 million police vehicle acquisition plan in December 2022.