At the time, grant covered three years of service, parts and training. The Zambian Air Force also reportedly introduced two Bell 412EP helicopters into its fleet, from this order, in March 2024.

US and Zambian air force officials pose in front of one of four Bell 412EP helicopters acquired by the African country in 2023. Further helicopters (believed to be five) have now also been approved.

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Zambia for Bell 412 helicopters at an estimated cost of US$100 ...

Qu Jingwen, vice general manager of the Harbin Aircraft Industrial Group, said an evaluation team consisting of a Zambian air force commander and officials from the Zambian Embassy in China ...