Mexico announces the purchase of military helicopters from Russia.
Mexico will purchase ten Russian Mi-17 helicopters. The announcement was made by the Secretary of the Navy, Admiral Raymondo Pedro Morales.
According to the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, the equipment will be used in security operations and to respond to natural disasters.
The Minister of Defense, General Ricardo Travilla, announced that the country will also purchase 11 Black Hawk UH-60 helicopters and two Super Hercules aircraft, all manufactured in the United States.