MD Helicopters Secures Deal for Six Cayuse Warrior Plus Helos and Six Enhanced MD 530F Upgrades with Middle Eastern Client
MD Helicopters (MDH) is thrilled to declare a contract agreement with a customer in the Middle East for the delivery of six Cayuse Warrior Plus Attack/Scout aircraft equipped with precision weapons capabilities, as well as six MD 530F glass cockpit enhancements. These twelve aircraft will facilitate counterinsurgency and counter-terrorism missions by delivering area security, tactical reconnaissance, convoy protection, and drug enforcement across the nation. The Armed MD 530F aircraft will undergo glass cockpit enhancements at MD Helicopters in Mesa, AZ. Deliveries are set to commence in 2024 for all twelve units.
“We are grateful for the confidence that allied forces have placed in us to deliver safe, dependable assets for their security operations,” states MD Helicopters President and CEO Brad Pederson. “We look forward to demonstrating the capabilities of this purpose-built, cost-effective solution.”
With a legacy of supplying dependable and secure platforms for essential military and public safety operations, MD Helicopters remains the top choice for clients seeking a trustworthy workhorse with optimal economic benefits that safeguards and serves their communities.
The Middle East agreement encompasses a comprehensive logistics package, including initial supplies, spare parts, and training for pilots and maintainers.
The Cayuse Warrior and the MD 530F are established tactical scout and light attack aircraft revered for their unmatched power, safety, speed, agility, and exceptional confined area capabilities. The ‘Plus’ variant boasts mission enhancements such as a precision weapons system, improved avionics, and enhanced armor.
