Night Helicopter Heliborne Operation of the Air Force with Night Vision Equipment

The Commander of the Army Aviation said: The first-night helicopter operation of the 65th NOHED Brigade of Iran Army Ground Forces was carried out with the help of the Army Aviation's localized night vision equipment.

News ID: 85631

Date: 21 January 2025 - 14:33

TEHRAN (Defapress) - Brigadier General Seyyed Qasem Khamushi, Commander of the Army Aviation Force, stated: The Army Aviation is ready to carry out all assigned responsibilities and missions in all stages of the maneuver.

Brigadier General Khamushi continued: On the first night of this maneuver, the Army Aviation Force carried out night flight operations, using localized night vision equipment installed and launched on the Army Aviation's helicopters, and carried out its role in total darkness. By deploying in the region, it correctly carried out the predetermined missions while using the updated helicopter equipment and weapons.

The Commander of the Army Aviation added: This maneuver has multiple and different stages, and accordingly, the Army Aviation Force escorted the ground column of the 65th NOHED Brigade Special Forces and provided fire support.

He concluded by noting: The Army Aviation conducted its first-night flight operation specifically focused on transporting and heliborne the 65th NOHED Brigade Special Forces elements. On the second day, the daily heliborne of the 65th NOHED Brigade Special Forces elements was carried out by Bell 214 attack helicopters and fire support by Cobra helicopters.