KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 – The Malaysian Army is set to receive the first of four Black Hawk helicopters in April.
Army Chief Gen Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan said the Sikorsky UH-60A+ Black Hawk helicopters were leased for use by the Army’s Air Unit.
The first helicopter was initially supposed to be received by the Army in November last year, however, due to various constraints involving the contractor and the helicopter manufacturer, there has been a slight delay.
“Nevertheless, the contractor has promised to deliver the first helicopter in April, and I hope they fulfill their promise,” he said when asked about the progress of acquiring the medium-lift transport helicopters.
He was speaking to reporters at the Army’s Breaking of Fast Ceremony held at the Thoriq bin Ziyad Mosque, Perdana Camp, Sungai Besi.
Also present were Army Deputy Chief Lt Gen Datuk Tengku Muhammad Fauzi Tengku Ibrahim and the Army Western Field Commander Lt Gen Datuk Muhammad Huzaimi Sabri.
In May last year, the Ministry of Defence signed a five-year lease contract worth RM187 million with local company Aerotree Defence & Services Sdn Bhd for the four helicopters.
