Rapid Fire August 22, 2012: Helicopters in Asia
- It seems recent outreach efforts from US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and his deputy Ash Carter might be paying off: according to the Times of India a $1.4B order for 22 AH-64D Apache helicopters (and assorted weapons) is about to be signed. However such reports that Boeing had won the competition already surfaced up in October last year, while the initial DSCA request dates from December 2010.
- Separately the Indian Navy has issued an RFP for 56 light naval utility helicopters that may be worth $1B. Induction planned for 2016.
- Russia will deliver 55 Mi-171E transport helicopters to China at an estimated $10M+ each.
Categories: Africa - Other, Asia - Other, Britain/U.K., China, India, Pre-RFP, Shells & Mortar Rounds, USA
