In June 2015 French Defence Minister announced Kuwait will buy 24 long-range Airbus Caracal helicopters for approximately 1 billion euros (1.13 billion dollars). Another 6 added for the Kuwait National Guard.
First two delivered February 2018, to the Police.
In January 2019, Ministry of Defense Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah announced that it would set up a committee of inquiry into the procurement of the helicopters regarding possible financial violations (corruption)
In October 2019, Airbus confirm delivery of first H225M to the air force by end of the year.
In December 2020, the first batch of H225M Caracal helicopters were commissioned into service at Ali Al Salem Air Base.
In 2021, H225M were delivered to the Kuwait National Guard.
First two delivered February 2018, to the Police.
In January 2019, Ministry of Defense Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah announced that it would set up a committee of inquiry into the procurement of the helicopters regarding possible financial violations (corruption)
In October 2019, Airbus confirm delivery of first H225M to the air force by end of the year.
In December 2020, the first batch of H225M Caracal helicopters were commissioned into service at Ali Al Salem Air Base.
In 2021, H225M were delivered to the Kuwait National Guard.
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