DND: Turkish attack helicopters arriving in September

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense (DND) expects the arrival in September of the first batch of six attack helicopters procured from Turkey for $269.3 million.

Arsenio Andolong, spokesperson for the DND, said on Tuesday the first two T129 attack helicopters would be delivered in September to beef up the Philippine Air Force’s fleet.

The T129 is a twin-engine, all-weather helicopter designed for advanced attack and reconnaissance missions.

“The remaining four units are expected to be delivered in February 2022 and February 2023 respectively,” he said.

—Jeannette I. Andrade