Update on the Fall of Weapon Bases from Helicopter
November 27, 2025
The Deputy Chief of the National Guard stated that the fall of weapon bases from the H-145M helicopter was related to a possible human error during training activities. The incident took place in Peyia, and the investigation into its circumstances is still ongoing. The helicopter operators may have mistakenly activated the function that releases the weapon bases. Collaboration with Airbus is underway to explore the issue. Measures are being considered to protect the button to prevent a recurrence of this mistake in the future.