Mi-17 – The Defense Post

Oct- 2025 -

29 October

Israeli Defense Firm Delivers Missile Protection System to an African Air Force

BIRD Aerosystems has completed the delivery, installation, and commissioning of its Advanced Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS) to an undisclosed African country.

Jul- 2025 -

15 July

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Russia Launches Mi-8/17 Helicopter Replacement Program

Russia has begun developing a next-generation multirole helicopter to replace its aging Mi-8/17 fleet, according to Russian media.

Mar- 2024 -

5 March

Air

Argentina's Mi-171E helicopter, H-95, is seen flying above a green plains. An orange cable with what appears to be a hook contraption on its end dangles from its body. The helicopter is painted orange on its upper half and outside the cockpit, and gray on its lower half. Its body has many writings and decals on it, including "H-95" and "Fuerza Aérea Argentina" painted in black and all caps. Below, on the ground, an individual wearing an orange high-vis jacket and black pants appear to be looking up the aircraft. Close to him, on the foreground, are dozens of orange container barrels.

Juster Domingo

Argentina Sends Russian-Made Helicopters to Ukraine

Argentina has sent two Mi-171E helicopters originally received from Russia following approval by President Javier Milei.

Feb- 2023 -

14 February

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

Iraq Asks US to Replace Russian Mi-17 Helicopters Due to Spare Parts Shortage

The Iraqi military has requested the US replace its Russian Mi-17 helicopters with American aircraft due to spare parts supply restrictions.

Oct- 2022 -

26 October

Air

Inder Singh Bisht

Philippines Secures US Alternative to Scrapped Russian Helicopter Deal: President

The Philippine government has secured an American alternative to the Russian military helicopter deal the previous administration canceled in the wake of the Ukraine war.

Aug- 2022 -

17 August

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

Philippines Considering US Choppers After Russian Deal Cancellation

Philippine officials are considering buying helicopters offered by the US after scrapping a deal to purchase Russian choppers due to fears of Western sanctions.

Jul- 2022 -

28 July

Air