Spotlight | Ivory Coast
Air force in major drive to upgrade its underpowered fleet

An Mi-24 helicopter during celebrations of the 64th anniversary of Ivory Coast's independence in Bassam on 7 August 2024.
An Mi-24 helicopter during celebrations of the 64th anniversary of Ivory Coast's independence in Bassam on 7 August 2024. © Celeste Diom/Matrix Images/Reuters
The Ivorian air force recently procured four Soviet-type helicopters to boost security on the northern border. It is also negotiating a consignment of Chinese aircraft and is counting on closer cooperation with France. [...]
Reading time 3 minutes Maxime Paszkowiak
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