Ukraine war, sanctions cast shadow on Indo-Russian joint venture for 200 choppers

The Indo-Russian joint venture to manufacture Kamov helicopters in India is facing significant delays due to the Ukraine war, Western sanctions, and supply chain disruptions. HAL is awaiting certification status from the Russians before making further decisions. Consequently, HAL is shifting its focus towards indigenous helicopter platforms like LUH, LCH, and IMRH, with production centralized at the Tumakuru facility.