Aviaexport and Promexport have signed contracts with the Indian Government to supply 40 Mil Mi-17-1V transport /assault helicopters in a $170 million deal. Aviaexport is the prime contractor. Promexport, a specialised arms sales agency, will be responsible for arming the helicopters with machine guns and air-to-ground weapons. The Mi-17-1V is produced by the Kazan Helicopter Plant. The Indian air force operates 50 earlier versions of the Mi-17s.
Source: Flight International