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India cancels purchase of 48 Russian military helicopters

Stop Mi-17s to favor domestic aircraft production

The government of India cancelled an order of 48 Mil Mi-17 V5 helicopters of Russian manufacture in the last days. It is a decision taken with the aim of encouraging the local production of aircraft. Those of Moscow are multi-role rotary wing aircraft manufactured in the city of Kazan, across the border, supplied to the air force of New Delhi, which uses them mainly in transport operations.It was revealed...

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New Delhi, India, 04/22/2022 11:51
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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