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In Modernization Move, State-Owned Firm To Replace Russian Equipment On Military Helos

September 05 2017

Ukraine

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense and the state-owned Aviakon aircraft repair plant are working together to upgrade the military's Russian-built Mil helicopters with domestic components, reports Ukroboronprom, Ukraine's defense holding company.

In April, Mi-24PU1 helicopters upgraded with domestic voltage regulators and other electronic systems successfully completed control tests. The attack helicopter has since been transferred to combat duty, said a company release on Aug....

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