Russia delivers Mi-171 multirole helicopter to IndonesiaNovember 27, 2012 - 16:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia has delivered the first Mi-171 multirole helicopter to Indonesia, Russian Helicopters holding announced on Tuesday, Nov 27, according to RIA Novosti. In October an Indonesian mining company bought a civilian Mi-171 helicopter manufactured by the Ulan-Ude aircraft plant, said Russian Helicopters spokesman Roman Kirillov. The helicopter is equipped with modern piloting and navigation systems that meet international safety standards, he added. Indonesia is currently considering buying several Russian-made civilian helicopters, he said. Russian experts see the Asia-Pacific region as a key market for helicopters and related equipment. “A total of over 1,200 Russian-manufactured helicopters are registered in countries across the region, including more than 700 Mi-8/17s,” Kirillov said. Indonesia currently has about 20 such helicopters but in their military modification, he added. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. Iran’s Red Crescent sends aid to Armenia’s flood-hit regions The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent humanitarian aid to the victims of deadly floods that hit northern Armenia on May 25-26. Putin congratulates Pashinyan’s birthday Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday on June 1. Opposition motorcade en route to Gyumri for large rally A motorcade of protesters headed by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan is heading to the city of Gyumri. |