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$1 billion
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$5 billion
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$10 billion
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$100 billion
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Detailed explanation-1: -In 2015, India and Russia concluded an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for 200 Ka-226T helicopters estimated to cost over USD 1 billion. The Kamov-226T is meant to replace the ageing and obsolete Cheetah and Chetak fleets of the Indian Army and the Air Force.
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: -The Mi-17V5 is produced and manufactured in Kazan, a city in southwest Russia. It is a modern military transport helicopter used by the Indian Air Force.
Detailed explanation-4: -The price for the 200 copters would be around $4 billion (Rs 28, 000 crore approximately), sources said. This would also include transfer of 50% technology, including structure of the copter, its blades and landing gear, all important for metallurgy and transfer of technology.
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.