Slovakia will buy 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and AGM-114 Hellfire II missiles worth more than $1 billion, but will pay only $340 million due to the supply of MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine

Slovakia will arm itself with American AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and Hellfire missiles.This was officially announced by

Ministry of Defense of a European country.

What is known

Slovakia made a request to buy 12 drumshelicopters and AMG-114 Hellfire II air-to-ground missiles. The number of missiles is not specified. The request also includes logistical support and staff training.

After 24 February 2022, Slovakia transferredTo the Armed Forces of Ukraine anti-aircraft missile systems "Cube" and MiG-29 fighters. For this reason, she will receive a large discount from the United States on the purchase of missiles and helicopters.

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In particular, the order amount must exceed $1billion, but Slovakia will pay only $340 million. Deliveries will take about three years. If the deal is approved, Slovakia will receive old but modernized helicopters.

The AH-1Z Viper is manufactured by Bell.The helicopter is equipped with new electro-optical systems and aviation electronics. It is also worth noting that the Viper can launch AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles.