State arms agency successfully conducts live-fire tests of currently-developing marine attack helicopter

The state arms procurement agency has successfully held a series of live-fire tests of the Marine Corps' locally-constructed attack helicopter which is currently under development.

More than three daytime and nighttime live-fire drills of machine guns and rockets were conducted during the first half of this year.

The agency has applauded the tests adding that the Marine Corps' air power in real combat situations has been well displayed.

Following the prototype's first successful test flight last December the agency now aims to hold flight test evaluations focusing on live-fire capabilities of guided rocket and air-to-surface missiles.

The helicopter is expected to be ready for deployment in the second half of next year.