(a) whether the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. and BEL have started the assembling work of 407 helicopter;
(b) if so, the success achieved in this direction till now;
(c) whether the Army has placed any order for the said helicopter; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENCE PRODUCTION (RAO INDERJIT SINGH)
(a) & (b): No, Sir. However, on the request of M/s BELL Helicopter, USA, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have assembled one 407 helicopter for their customer in India as a gesture.
(c) No, Sir.
(d) Does not arise.