Bahrain has been approved by the State Department for a possible Foreign Military Sale of equipment and services to refurbish 24 AH-1W multi-role helicopters. The estimated total cost is $350 million and includes refurbishment of a full-motion Aircraft Procedures Trainer, missile launchers, spare aircraft engines, spare parts, support, training, publications, and logistics program support.
Communication Specialist Seaman Mark Hays, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The sale will improve Bahrain’s capability to meet current and future threats and will not alter the military balance in the region. The principal contractor for the sale will be Bell Corporation, Fort Worth, TX, and implementation will not require any additional U.S. government or contractor representatives in Bahrain.
This purchase follows Bahrain’s acquisition of 12 AH-1Z helicopters in 2018. Production of those 12 helicopters has ended with the aircraft all being delivered by end of this year.
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Taken from boneyard the AH-1Ws USMC had, yet it will be given out by the US. State Department with eagle eyes!