US Wants To Bag Indian Attack Helicopters Order

Though the US lost out in the race to sell fighters to India, its armament companies are claiming to be front-runners for New Delhi's new tenders for attack helicopters and heavy lift choppers.

"I have advocated for our tenders (by India) in the Attack Helicopter and Heavy Lift Helicopter competitions," Andrew J Shapiro, Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, said, adding that "We are hopeful that both will be selected."

The American companies, Boeings AH-64 D Apache, Sikrosky black hawk and Bell's Super Cobra are in contention for USD 600 million tender to sell 22 attack helicopters. The other bidders are Russia with its MI-28 N Night hunter and Eurocopter.

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