Army Seeks To Replace Aging Cobra Attack Helos With AH-6is

Thailand has received approval from the U.S. State Dept. for a possible purchase of eight AH-6i light attack helicopters, reports the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). The proposed US$400 million package covers eight helicopters as well as 50 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles; 280 Advance Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) guided rockets; 10 M134 miniguns; four GAU-19/B .50-caliber machine guns; and 500 Hydra 70 rockets. The potential deal also includes 10 M299...