Ukraine War, restrictions shadowed the Indo-Russian joint venture for 200 choppers. Bharat News
Bengaluru: Indo-Russian Joint Venture (JV) remains in Limbo as Ukraine War for the manufacture of 200 comeov helicopters in India, Western restrictions on Russia, and disintegration of the Covid Supplies Series have hindered its progress.India and Russia signed an inter -government agreement in 2015. Later, HAL and Russian helicopters swam to a JV – Indo -Rousi Helicopters Limited (IRHL) to implement the project.“The Russians had their own issues with their war with Ukraine and the subsequent restrictions on them. They faced issues securing issues – especially those who had earlier received from Europe. Even the engine was coming from Europe. They are now testing with their own engine, “Hal CMD DK Sunil told TOI that HAL has been told that the situation of certification would be shared by the end of this year.He said that Russians also agreed to 70% of indigenization section, but they needed time. Of the 200 helicopters, 135 are for the army and 65 for IAF. Sunil said, “We have asked him for details. Currently, it is in a fluid position. We will wait for his certification position before taking the call.”Since JV is stopping, HAL is focusing on its indigenous platforms – Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) and upcoming Indian Multi -Roll Helicopter (IMRH).Sunil said that Hell’s new helicopter complex in Tumkuru, Karnataka is already producing LUH and will gradually become the center of future rotary-wing production. He said, “We have already made eight loose there. LCH will go there in a phased manner. Finally, even IMRH, our 12-ton-class helicopter, will be built there too,” he said. Once completely operational, the Tumkuru feature is expected to reduce the pressure of the Bangalore helicopter division of the Hal, which will continue to produce the advanced light helicopter (ALH) pole.
