On June 3, 2025, the French Army Light Aviation (ALAT) officially announced the decommissioning of SA330 Puma helicopters in the French forces detachment in Djibouti (5th Overseas Combined Arms Regiment/DETALAT). This move marks the end of more than thirty years of service for the legendary helicopters, which have long played a key role in providing tactical mobility and support to French troops in this strategically important region.
The outdated SA330 Puma is being replaced by a new generation of NH90 Caïman TTH tactical helicopters with significantly improved performance. The NH90 Cayman TTH is characterized by increased maneuverability, improved crew protection, modern avionics, and enhanced capabilities to perform various tasks, from transporting personnel to conducting search and rescue operations and combat support.
The renewal of the helicopter fleet in Djibouti reflects France's desire to maintain a high level of operational readiness for its overseas forces, as well as adapt to modern security challenges in a region where rapid response and troop mobility are important.
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