Ukraine war, sanctions cast shadow on Indo-Russian joint venture for 200 choppers

Ukraine war, sanctions cast shadow on Indo-Russian joint venture for 200 choppers

The Indo-Russian project to build 200 Kamov helicopters in India has hit a standstill due to the Ukraine war, Western sanctions on Russia, and post-pandemic supply chain issues, according to a report. As the joint venture faces delays, India’s HAL is shifting its focus to developing its own helicopter models.

Pictured here is the Indian Navy’s Sky King helicopter, alongside the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Short Range (NASM-SR) helicopter-launched missile. Image: Firstpost