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IAF moves proposal to acquire 48 Mi 17 choppers from Russia to strengthen transport fleetThe hardy Mi 17 V5, it seems, will continue to rule the Indian skies as 48 of the choppers are likely to be procured under a repeat order.
Make in India: Russia wants co-production of KA-226 choppers to start as soon as possibleET had reported that Russia has informed the MoD about its understanding with Reliance Defence for this 'Make in India' project."
BSF gets two new military Mi-17-V5 hoppers for operationsThe two Mi-17-V5 choppers are the first batch of the total eight helicopters' fleet which are expected to join the Border Security Force by...
Indian copters rescue 203 people from quake-hit areas in NepalIndia has currently deployed four MI-17 VG and 2 MI-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force besides a few of the Indian Army.
Two new Mi-17 helicopters to bolster BSF air wingTwo advanced 'Mi' series choppers are set to provide additional support to the BSF air wing in anti-Naxal & counter-insurgency operations
With Agustawestland deal scrapped, Mi-17 choppers may ferry VVIPsThe Defence Ministry is considering the option of utilising the Mi-17V5 helicopters being procured from Russia for the task.
I need to see you smiling: IAF chief, N A K Browne to airmenDonning his dark blue overall, Browne made it a point by flying in a Mi-17 chopper from Dehradun and that too in a relief sortie that broug...
Uttarakhand rescue chopper crash: Four more bodies recoveredFour more bodies were recovered by IAF commandos near Gaurikund in Uttarakhand where an IAF Mi-17 helicopter carrying 20 people had crashed.
19 feared killed in IAF chopper crash in UttarakhandAbout 19 people, including Air Force & para-military personnel, were feared killed when a IAF helicopter crashed in Uttarakhand during resc...
IAF's Nagpur unit to help anti-Naxal operations in ChhattisgarhThe anti-Naxal operations are set to get a boost with IAF deciding to provide helicopter support from Nagpur.
- BSF helicopter fired at by Naxals, second incident this year
Incident of opening fire at the chopper took place in Puwarti village under Jagargunda police station area of the district in south Bastar.
- IAF to procure 71 more armed choppers
The Mi-17 variants have operated in various types of terrain, including Siachen Glacier, and have also proved their mettle in UN missions.
- Latest Mi-17 V5 choppers formally inducted into IAF
India today formally inducted its latest Mi-17 V5 armed helicopters from Russia to enhance its operational capabilities including carrying ...
- Latest Mi-17 V5 choppers formally inducted into IAF
India today formally inducted its latest Mi-17 V5 armed helicopters from Russia to enhance its operational capabilities.
- IAF to induct first batch of Russian choppers by mid-October
India had in 2008 signed a deal with Russia to induct 80 Mi-17 V5 helicopters for strengthening its chopper fleet for relief ops.
- Arunachal CM: Sukhois search for missing chopper
Earlier, Defence Spokesman Wing Commander Ranjeev Sahoo said in Shillong that an IAF Mi17 chopper searched for the missing helicopter, but ...
- IAF to procure 59 Mi-17 choppers from Russia
Aiming to strengthen its medium-lift helicopter fleet, the IAF is planning to procure 59 more Mi-17 IV choppers in addition to the 80 order...