India, Russia to Fast Track Ka-226T Chopper and AK203 Rifle Production
Ka-226 T helicopter project announced in 2014 is expected to replace Indian army’s light utility helicopters Cheetah and Chetek. The main aim of the project is on “Make in India” production of KA 22T helicopters with Indian companies expected to take large scale part in the project. Many of local Indian vendors are expected to become the suppliers as the Russian-Indian joint venture has signed MoUs with a number of companies.