Attack Helicopters Sought From Russia

Algeria and the Russian manufacturer of the Mi-28NE attack helicopter have been discussing a potential deal, reports RIA Novosti.

Negotiations will begin this year, with possible deliveries from 2012 to 2017, said a Rosvertol official.

Rosvertol is the attack helicopter arm of the state-owned Russian Helicopter holding company.

The potential deal would be the second export sale of the Mi-28NE, the export variant. Venezuela ordered 10 Mi-28s in 2010; they have not yet been...