Sri Lanka orders more military helicopters

by admin
Jul 22, 2012

The Sri Lankan government has ordered 14 more Mi-171 helicopters, according to Russian company Rosoboronexport.

The purchase is part of a $300million loan 10 year loan signed with Russia to buy equipment for the Sri Lankan armed forces.

The government has previously armed the transport helicopters and used them during the war, according to Defense Industry Daily.

The Sri Lankan air force spokes person Captain Andrew Wijesuriya has claimed previously that the helicopters will be used for tourism purposes.

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