South Korea starts mass production of new attack Light Armed Helicopter (LAH)
Channel: update defense
Date: 28/12/2022

South Korean media reported that the Defense Acquisition and Program Administration (DAPA) and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed a $234 million contract to begin mass production of Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) on 22 December 2022.
The contract came after the DAPA approved a 5.75 trillion won ($4.5 billion) plan to begin mass production of the LAH through 2031.
This first production contract includes 10 helicopters and a logistics support package the contract will be fulfilled within 36 months and the first aircraft will be delivered in December 2024.
The KAI’s LAH aims to replace the aging fleet of 500MD Defender and AH-1S Cobra attack helicopters and assume multiple mission roles such as light attack, close air support, escort and troop transportation.
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