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China
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Iraq
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Russia
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Brazil
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Detailed explanation-1: -India initially inked the deal in 2015 with the Russians for 200 of the Kamov twin-engine utility helicopters.
Detailed explanation-2: -NEW DELHI-India has halted negotiations with Russia for the former to acquire 10 Kamov Ka-31 airborne early warning helicopters for $520 million, following uncertainties in arms supplies amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Detailed explanation-3: -Following selection of the Ka-226T to meet an India requirement for 197 helicopters, an agreement was signed in December 2015 for the creation of a joint venture between Rostec, Russian Helicopters and Hindustan Aeronautics to build the helicopters at a new factory to be built at Tumakuru in India.
Detailed explanation-4: -The LCH was declared ready for production in February 2020, and subsequently, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved the purchase of 15 limited series production helicopters at a cost of ₹3, 887 crore. The defence ministry said 10 of these helicopters were for the IAF and the remainder for the army.
Detailed explanation-5: -India has halted negotiations with Russia for the former to acquire 10 Ka-31 (NATO codename: Helix) airborne early warning helicopters for $500 million.