Currently, the only helicopter of the Polish Army Aviation, capable of carrying missile weapons, is the Mi-2. However, the Malyutka ATGM has been produced since the mid-60s of the last century..
It is difficult to consider them as an effective means of destruction and they are used mainly for training.
– considers the Polish edition of Defense24.
Under these conditions, the program for restoring the combat readiness of the Mi-24 is of fundamental importance.; if implemented, the Polish army will significantly expand its capabilities in the fight against enemy armored vehicles. The completion of the discussion of the program and the conclusion of an agreement on the modernization of Mi-24D / V helicopters is expected in 2021 year, deliveries of improved machines - after 2-3 of the year.
On the Mi-24, only weapons and detection systems are being upgraded
– declared in the military department of Poland.
The Polish publication considers ignoring the defensive systems of the helicopter as a drawback in the proposed modernization concept.:
Helicopters on a modern battlefield, deprived of effective self-defense systems, will be exposed to active enemy fire.
The main condition for restoring the combat readiness of the Mi-24 is the replacement of the main caliber.
Mi-24s have run out of ammunition: the rockets are over, at least, ten years ago
– writes Defense24.
According to the publication, ATGM Spike will be chosen as a replacement for Soviet-designed missiles, created by the Israeli company Rafael. Especially, that their production is being deployed in Poland.
