The armed forces of Thailand signed contract for delivery of the second batch of Russian-produced helicopters, including two Mi-17V-5s, RIA Novosti reports with reference to an official; representative of the Center for Analysis of World Arms Trade (CAWAT).
In February 2011 Thailand purchased three Mi-17V-5 helicopters – the first order for Russian-produced helicopters placed by the country.
"Terms and conditions of the contract have been discussed since October 2013. The contract for delivery of two helicopters to the Thai army was signed in Moscow this year", — the representative of CAWAT said.
Rosoboronexport declined to comment on the situation.
In October 2013 government of Thailand approved the purchase of eight additional multi-role helicopters intended for the Thai army (Mi-17V-5 and UH-72A Lakota made by Eurocopter North America).
The program included purchase of 6 UH-72As worth $55,4 million and two Mi-17V-5s worth $39,9 million. The government stated that the purchase will be funded from defense budgets for the 2013-2015 period.











