The Brazilian Army has told Jane’s that it has initiated contact with the U.S. government on buying surplus AH-1W attack helicopters.
A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1W Cobra from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 flies over Mackinaw City, Mich. during Northern Strike on Aug. 5, 2017. Northern Strike is a joint exercise hosted by the Michigan Air National Guard that emphasizes on close air support and joint fire support to enhance combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody J. Ohira)
Jane’s had reported in January that those former Marine Corps helicopters are up for sale via the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) route.
