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MD Helicopters Awarded Middle East Customer Contract to Provide 6 Cayuse Warrior Helicopters

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MD Helicopters Awarded Middle East Customer Contract to Provide 6 Cayuse Warrior Helicopters

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MD Helicopters Awarded Middle East Custome Contract to Provide 6 Cayuse Warrior Helicopters
MD Helicopters Awarded Middle East Custome Contract to Provide 6 Cayuse Warrior Helicopters

MD Helicopters (MDH) is excited to announce a contract signing with a Middle East customer to provide six Cayuse Warrior Plus Attack/Scout helicopter with precision weapons capability and six MD 530F glass cockpit upgrades. The twelve aircraft will support counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations by providing area security, tactical reconnaissance, convoy escort, and drug interdiction throughout the country. The Armed MD 530F aircraft will receive glass cockpit upgrades at MD Helicopters in Mesa, AZ. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2024 for all twelve aircraft.

“We are honored for the trust ally forces have put in us to provide safe, reliable assets for their security missions,” says MD Helicopters President and CEO Brad Pederson. “We are excited to showcase the capabilities of this purpose built, best value solution.”

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Cayuse Warrior Plus Attack/Scout helicopter
Cayuse Warrior Plus Attack/Scout helicopter. (Photo by MD Helicopters)

With a history of providing reliable and safe platforms for critical military and public safety operations, MD Helicopters provides the best choice for customer’s who require a reliable workhorse with best economic value, that protects and serves their communities. The Middle East selection includes a complete logistics package including initial provisions, spares, and pilot and maintainer training. The Cayuse Warrior and the MD 530F are proven tactical scout and light attack aircraft valued for their unmatched power, safety, speed, agility, and unparalleled confined area capabilities. The ‘Plus’ version features mission enhancements that include the precision weapons system, avionics improvements, and armor.

ayuse Warrior Plus Attack/Scout helicopter. (Photo by MD Helicopters)
ayuse Warrior Plus Attack/Scout helicopter. (Photo by 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.

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