Iraq to Acquire Korean Utility Helicopters for $93.7M
Korean utility helicopters to be delivered by 2029 under new export agreement
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) announced Monday that it has signed a 136 billion won ($93.7 million) contract to export Korean Utility Helicopters (KUH) to Iraq.
According to the company’s regulatory filing, the helicopters will be supplied to the Iraqi government by March 2029, South Korean media report.
The KUH, also known as Surion, is a medium-sized utility helicopter that has been part of the South Korean Army’s fleet since 2012. Over 200 Surion helicopters are currently in service in South Korea, supporting air assault, cargo airlift, and other operations.
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