India set to buy 59 more Russian helicopters in $1 bln deal

NEW DELHI, November 13 (RIA Novosti) – India is close to finalizing a second contract with Russia for another 59 Mi-17V-5 tactical transport helicopters after the phased delivery of the first 80 of these choppers began this fall, The Times of India reported on Sunday. “The 59 more Mi-17s, which will cost around $1 billion, […]