Germany to transfer Sea King helicopters to Ukraine


The Sea King is a proven and reliable helicopter that will help in many areas of defence.
Germany will transfer six Sea King multirole helicopters to Ukraine. This was announced by German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on 23 January following the Ramstein meeting. This was reported by the press service of the Bundeswehr.
This assistance is provided in addition to the main directions within the framework of strengthening the air defence of Ukraine.
According to Pistorius, Ukraine will receive six Sea King multi-purpose helicopters along with a set of spare parts. Germany will also provide training for Ukrainian pilots.
Pistorius stressed that Sea King is a proven and reliable helicopter that will help the Ukrainians in many areas, from reconnaissance over the Black Sea to transporting military personnel.
Minister #Pistorius hat heute an der virtuellen #UDCG, dem sog. #Ramstein-Format, teilgenommen. Neben den Schwerpunkten: Lageupdate aus der Ukraine und der Capability Coalition Luftverteidigung unter 🇩🇪🇫🇷 Führung hat er der #Ukraine sechs Mehrzweckhubschrauber SEA KING zugesagt. pic.twitter.com/oFrkV7lVAy
- Verteidigungsministerium (@BMVg_Bundeswehr) January 23, 2024

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