Russia’s Rostec State Corporation tie up with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

Rostec State Corporation and hal agreement

Question: Russia’s Rostec State Corporation is expected to tie up with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to manufacture which helicopters?

(a) Sukhoi-30MKI
(b) Kamov 226T
(c) Kamov 218T
(d) Kamov 220T

Ans (b)

Related facts:

  • On December 29, 2015 Russia’s Rostec State Corporation willing to tie up with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to manufacture Kamov 226T light helicopters in India.
  • Under this deal Rostec State Corporation will manufacture at least 200 Kamov 226T light helicopters.
  • The deal is estimated to be worth USD 1 billion under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
  • The Kamov will replace the ageing fleet of Cheetah and Chetak.
  • It should be noted that during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Moscow on 23-24 December 2015, an agreement was signed between the two countries on cooperation in the field of helicopter manufacturing.

Reference:

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/russia-wants-hal-as-partner/article8042470.ece

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/boost-for-make-in-india-russias-rostec-to-form-jv-with-hal-for-making-kamov-226t-choppers/articleshow/50366234.cms