Gov’t considering new helicopters to boost local defence capabilities

“(Those) would not only assist the army but also the police in training and policing because they will be equipped with new technology like infrared, etc.

“… It’s more along the lines of defensive capacity,” Jagdeo said.

An assessment is, however, being done to determine whether the country will replace the Bell 412 helicopter that crashed in December 2023 or whether it only wants to purchase the smaller aircraft.

Meanwhile, Jagdeo also highlighted that the government is exploring whether it will purchase new maritime assets through a line of credit with India. Those assets, he said, will help to better police Guyana’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).