Bangalore: With fifth-generation fighter aircraft, attack helicopters, heavy-lift choppers and VVIP copters, the IAF's modern aircraft story has just taken off. But the Navy isn't far behind. Shortly, the Indian Navy will be floating a 'Request for Proposal (RfP)' to buy 120 naval multi-role helicopter (NMRH), for about Rs 35,000 crore — considered the biggest helicopter deal in the world.
The Navy is in all poised to acquire over 200 helicopters in different categories, including the NMRH. These include 16 multi-role helicopters, for which field trials are complete with contenders waiting for declaration of the lowest bidder. An RfP for 56 naval utility helicopters (NUH) has also been issued.
At the Aero India show that concluded here Sunday, there were several global contenders trying to sell their machines for the Indian skies and shores.
12/02/13 Pranav Kulkarni/Indian Express
