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23 September 2026

Australia Retires Tiger Attack Helicopters

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Australia Retires Tiger Attack Helicopters

The Australian Army retired its Airbus Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters on Sept. 23, ending nearly 20 years of service for a fleet that faced persistent reliability and availability challenges.

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