The Egyptian military confirmed operating the Mi-24 attack helicopters, with the country’s Ministry of Defense showing the type in active service.
In a video released on 13 January, it showed two of the helicopters taking part in the Qadir 2020 military exercises and flying alongside Egyptian Sea King helicopters.
At least one squadron of Mi-24Vs has been in service since 2017 with Defense acquiring 12 more helicopters. Satellite imagery showed what appeared to be several Mi-24s near Alexandria in late 2017. The aircraft may have been acquired from the Ukraine.
The video released also showed AH-64 Apaches taking part in the Qadir 2020 military exercise, together with Ka-52 attack helicopters (flying off Egypt’s landing helicopter docks.
The Qadir 2020 exercise on the Mediterranean coast has seen all branches of the Egyptian military take part, including Border Guard and Special Forces.
Egypt military has three dedicated attack helicopter types in service: the Mi-24, Ka-52 and AH-64. Egypt’s military is a large user of Mil helicopters, including approximately 50 Mi-8/Mi-8Ts and armed Mi-17V-5.
