Jordan last week signed a deal with Boeing for an unspecified number of advanced AH-6i light attack and reconnaissance choppers, which Major-General Malek Habashneh, the commander of the Jordanian air force reports will be used to enhance border security.

The draft contract was signed last week and a final contract will be signed on a future unspecified date. It appears the new helicopters will permit the Jordanian Air Force to retire its Cobra helicopters.

Boeing’s website states “The AH-6i features flexible mission configuration, an integrated digital cockpit, combat-proven design, the highest payload in its class, an integrated and qualified weapons system, and a communications package that enables connectivity with other aircraft and ground stations”.

(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)