New RAF Helicopters to Boost Cyprus Firefighting and Emergency Response Capability

New RAF helicopters to boost Cyprus firefighting and emergency response capability

The first of three new Airbus H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters has completed its maiden flight from RAF Akrotiri, marking the start of year-round emergency response in Cyprus, the British Bases said on Friday. The H145s will undertake a wide range of missions, including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, emergency response, troop transport, medical evacuation, […]

Iraq receives 31 new firefighting vehicles

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq’s Ministry of Interior has received 31 new firefighting and rescue vehicles from UK-based Angloco Limited, bolstering the country’s emergency response and civil defense capabilities. The new fleet has been turned over to the ministry, and operator training is currently ongoing to guarantee that firemen can deploy the specialty vehicles safely and efficiently during an emergency. The delivery demonstrates its commit…

New RAF helicopters give UK 24-hour response capability in Cyprus

The first of three new Airbus H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters has completed its maiden flight from RAF Akrotiri, establishing a 24-hour, 365-days-a-year response capability in Cyprus. The H145 can be adapted to a range of mission types, including aerial firefighting, intelligence gathering and search and rescue operations, according to a Sovereign Bases Areas statement. It is one of the most widely operated helicopters in its class, in service w…