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HELICOPTERS CLOSES CONTRACT WITH NIGERIAN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR 12 MD 530F CAYUSE WARRIOR PLUS HELICOPTER

Executives from MD Helicopters met with the Nigerian military leadership to finalize the contract for the MD 530F Cayuse Warrior Plus helicopters.

From left: Stephen Suttles, Senior Director Sales – Middle East MD Helicopters; Brad Pedersen, President and CEO MD Helicopters;  LTG Lagbaja, Chief of Nigerian Army Staff; Chief Okunowo; Olushile Okunowo; BG Alkali, The Acting Coordinator, Nigerian Army Aviation

Mesa, Ariz., September 28, 2023 – MD Helicopters (MDH) closed a contract with the Nigerian federal government for 12 MD 530F Cayuse Warrior Plus Scout/Attack helicopters during a signing ceremony in Nigeria. The aircraft will be operated by the Nigerian Army Aviation to effectively tackle the security challenges in the country. The acquisition of the new attack helicopters is part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government of Nigeria to enhance the capacity of the Nigerian Army Aviation towards achieving constitutional responsibilities in a joint environment.

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja commented at the opening ceremony of the maiden Nigerian Army Aviation Seminar in Abuja, that the MD 530F Cayuse Warrior Plus attack helicopters would operationalize the Nigerian army aviation unit, which was set up to improve ground troops’ agility, responsiveness, and efficacy during operations. The COAS added that it would also contribute to the overall operational success of joint and coalition troops. 

“MD Helicopters is grateful for the trust of the Nigerian government, and we’re excited to showcase this purpose built, best value solution to Nigeria and the world,” says MD Helicopters President and CEO Brad Pedersen, who attended the ceremony alongside Nigerian military leadership.

MD Helicopters will begin delivering the aircraft to Nigeria in the fourth quarter of 2023.

The Cayuse Warrior is a proven tactical scout and light attack aircraft built from the MD 530F design and valued for its unmatched power, safety, speed, agility, and unparalleled confined area capabilities. The ‘Plus’ version features mission enhancements that include the weapons system, avionics improvements, armor, and increased power performance.

The Nigerian selection includes a complete ILS package, spares, pilot and maintainer training, and a simulator.

About MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, LLC (MDH) manufactures high-performance rotorcraft solutions that support operators flying military, commercial, law enforcement, utility, and VIP mission profiles. With thousands of aircraft in service worldwide, MDH has been designing and building aircraft known for their safety, versatility, responsiveness, speed, and reliability since 1947. Our commitment to product sustainment and customer success allows MDH to deliver aircraft unmatched in their performance and reliability. MD Helicopters, LLC is owned by an investment consortium comprised of MBIA Insurance, Bardin Hill Investment Partners LP, and MB Global Partners. To learn more about MD Helicopters, visit us at mdhelicopters.com, or follow us on FacebookInstagram, and LinkedIn.

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