Parliament has approved a $60 million agreement between the Ministry of Defence and Dassault Aviation for the acquisition of a Falcon 6X aircraft for the Ghana Air Force.
The House also approved a €125 million agreement with Airbus Helicopters SAS for the supply of one H160 and three H175 helicopters for the Air Force.
According to the government, the procurements are part of a broader retooling and modernisation programme aimed at addressing the deteriorating condition of the Air Force’s fleet and enhancing operational capacity.
The aircraft are expected to be delivered within four years and will support a range of Air Force operations, including aerial surveillance, troop and logistics transport, maritime patrols, air defence, disaster response, and medical evacuations.
Finance Minister and Acting Defence Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, says the acquisitions are necessary due to an ageing fleet and high maintenance demands, which currently limit the Air Force’s readiness.
By: Rainbowradioinline.com/Ghana
