Guinea
Conakry scours market for combat helicopters

Among the aircraft envisaged by the Guinean army are Soviet-made Mi-24 attack helicopters.
Among the aircraft envisaged by the Guinean army are Soviet-made Mi-24 attack helicopters. © Xinhua News Agency/Newscom/MaxPPP
Guinea is currently prospecting for attack helicopters to strengthen its border with Mali in the face of potential attacks from Islamist militants. The authorities appear to be in contact with Russia but this option may be discarded for fear of US sanctions. [...]
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