Rooivalk attack helicopter fired in combat for first time

The South African Rooivalk attach helicopter as fired in combat for the first time when two Rooivalks fired multiple 70 mm rocket salvos against M23 rebel bunkers in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The unit is supporting UN peacekeeping efforts there.

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