Question : Manufacturing of Helicopters

(a) whether the Government proposes to manufacture helicopters in the country under Make in India initiative with Russian collaboration as part of intensification and diversification of their strategic ties;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether any agreement has been reached between the two countries in this regard;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) the details of other projects which are under discussion with Russia?

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI MANOHAR PARRIKAR)

(a) to (e): The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) in May 2015 for procurement and co-production of Russian Helicopters in India. No contract has been concluded in this regard between the two countries. Other projects under discussion with Russia include tanks, aircraft, ships etc.
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