Although Australia is half a world away from Europe—and has to contend with its own set of problems, mainly dealing with China’s rise in its proverbial backyard—it has remained deeply involved with the Ukraine War.

Canberra has supported Ukraine primarily with diplomatic cover on the world stage, financial support, military aid, and likely, through the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing network, providing intelligence to the Ukrainians in their war against the Russians.

The ARH (Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter) is the variant that the Australians have used and are now retiring. They are designed for rapid deployment, stealth, and daylight operations. These helicopters replaced older American Kiowa helicopters and Bushranger helos.

Now, Canberra is seriously considering a Ukrainian request to transfer their entire fleet of 22 retiring Eurocopter........

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