Malaysian Army takes delivery of Augusta-Westland A109

It is reported that the Malaysian Army has taken delivery of five Augusta Westland
A 109 light observation helicopters (LOH) and the remaining deliveries of six are expected to take place by the end of 2006. The A 109s were ordered in 2003 by the Mahathir regime.

According to Janes Defence Weekly, the aircraft are used by the Army Aviation Regiment’s 881 Squadron based at Keluang.

Source: Janes Defence Weekly, 3rd May 2006