Ukraine Says No to Australia’s Retiring Tiger Helicopters Despite Offer to Transfer Them
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Ukraine has refused to receive Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopters, which Australia is decommissioning, said Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnichenko. 30 September 2026
Ukraine Says No to Australia’s Retiring Tiger Helicopters Despite Offer to Transfer Them
Ukraine has withdrawn its request for Australia’s retiring Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopters after concluding that operating and maintaining the aircraft would create additional costs and logistical challenges for its military. We bring you stories from the ground. Your support keeps our team in the field. DONATE NOW According to Defense Express on September 29, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko confirmed that Kyiv had de…
The news of Ukraine acquiring Australia’s Tiger attack helicopters has been circulating for several years now, but a recent development seems to have put an end to this case for good. Ukraine has reportedly withdrawn its request for the supply of Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopters from Australia, despite the fact that the aircraft […] The article Ukraine rejects the “free” Tigers withdrawn by Australia appeared first on FLIGHT.
Ukraine has decided against accepting Australian Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopters, even though Canberra was willing to provide them as military aid. As Defense Express has learned, the decision was made after analyzing the aircraft's operating costs, technical condition, and spare parts availability.
Australia has purchased the American AH-64E Apache Guardian to replace the Tigers
Ukraine reportedly rejected Australia's proposal to transfer Tiger attack helicopters, reports the Ukrainian website Defense Express, citing an interview with Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Miroshchenko. The two countries have been discussing the transfer of these helicopters for several years.
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