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MD Helicopters signs Cayuse Warrior Plus and armed MD530F cockpit upgrades deal with Middle East customer

MD Helicopters signs Cayuse Warrior Plus and armed MD530F cockpit upgrades deal with Middle East customer.
All twelve aircraft are scheduled for delivery beginning in 2024.

The twelve MDH helicopters will play a crucial role in supporting counterinsurgency and counterterrorism efforts, offering area security, tactical reconnaissance, convoy escort.

MD Helicopters (MDH) has secured a significant contract with a Middle East customer, signifying the acquisition of six Cayuse Warrior Plus Attack/Scout aircraft with precision weapons capability and an additional six MD 530F helicopters upgraded with glass cockpits. These twelve aircraft will play a crucial role in supporting counterinsurgency and counterterrorism efforts, offering area security, tactical reconnaissance, convoy escort, and drug interdiction operations within the country. All twelve aircraft are scheduled for delivery beginning in 2024.

Renowned for its history of delivering reliable and safe platforms for critical military and public safety operations, MD Helicopters offers an ideal choice for customers seeking a dependable workhorse with exceptional economic value to protect and serve their communities. The comprehensive contract includes a complete logistics package encompassing initial provisions, spares, as well as pilot and maintainer training, underlining MD Helicopters’ commitment to ensuring the seamless integration and operation of the aircraft.

Brad Pederson, President and CEO, MD Helicopters said, “We are honored for the trust ally forces have put in us to provide safe, reliable assets for their security missions. We are excited to showcase the capabilities of this purpose-built, best-value solution.”

Both the Cayuse Warrior and the MD 530F helicopters are proven tactical scout and light attack aircraft, celebrated for their unmatched power, safety features, speed, agility, and exceptional confined area capabilities. The “Plus” variant incorporates mission enhancements such as a precision weapons system, avionics improvements, and armor, further solidifying their role as versatile assets in complex operational environments.

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As MDH continues to forge partnerships and deliver cutting-edge solutions, this contract underscores the company’s dedication to providing superior helicopter technology that meets the unique and evolving needs of its global customers.