As reported by Guy Martin on Defence Web, Mali’s military has officially taken into service the four Mi-17-1 helicopters it received from Russia at the end of September. The helicopters and training were acquired for 36 billion CFA ($61 million). The four helicopters, along with weapons and ammunition, arrived in Mali from Russia on 30 September as part of a December 2020 contract.
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| One of the four new Mi-17-1 helicopters operated by the Malian armed forces (Picture source: via Defence Web) |