India seeks 100 naval choppers |
Indian armed forces really need and are looking for new helicopters. Thirty years since the last acquisition, hunt has begun for over 100 new-generation naval utility helicopters (NUH), which will replace the obsolete Chetak helicopters in the Navy. India is planning a US$ 2 billion `Make in India` project with foreign collaboration. Eleven Indian private sector companies, ranging from Tata Advanced Systems, Bharat Forge, Mahindra Aerospace to Reliance Defence & Aerospace and L&T, have already responded with proposed joint ventures. The armed forces will ultimately need to induct well over 1,000 helicopters of different types in the next 10-15 years.
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