Russia's Rostech State Corporation has signed one billion US dollar deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, HAL to manufacture 200 Kamov 226T light helicopters in India. The Kamov will replace the ageing fleet of Cheetah and Chetak.<br/><br/>CEO of Rostech, Sergei Chemezov, said manufacturing of helicopters will be done by Russian-Indian joint venture which includes Rostech-JSC, 'Russian Helicopters", and the HAL. This is the first Russian-Indian high-tech project implemented by the Indian government within the framework of the 'Make in India' programme.<br/><br/>During the recent visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Moscow, an agreement was signed between the two countries on cooperation in the field of helicopter manufacturing.<br/><br/>According to the deal, Rostech will organize in India the production of Russian Kamov-226T and its modifications. The agreement also provides for maintenance, operation and repair of helicopters.

Russia's Rostech State Corporation has signed one billion US dollar deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, HAL to manufacture 200 Kamov 226T light helicopters in India. The Kamov will replace the ageing fleet of Cheetah and Chetak.<br/><br/>CEO of Rostech, Sergei Chemezov, said manufacturing of helicopters will be done by Russian-Indian joint venture which includes Rostech-JSC, 'Russian Helicopters", and the HAL. This is the first Russian-Indian high-tech project implemented by the Indian government within the framework of the 'Make in India' programme.<br/><br/>During the recent visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Moscow, an agreement was signed between the two countries on cooperation in the field of helicopter manufacturing.<br/><br/>According to the deal, Rostech will organize in India the production of Russian Kamov-226T and its modifications. The agreement also provides for maintenance, operation and repair of helicopters.