The Russian Naval Aviation will receive first eight modernized Ka-27M anti-submarine helicopters in December, navy spokesman Capt. 1st Rank Igor Dygalo said Tuesday.

He stressed that in accordance with the technical requirements of Russia's Navy General Command a new search system, radio acoustic system and modernized aviation electronics were installed on the helicopters.

"The Naval Aviation of the Russian Navy plans to receive first eight modernized Ka-27M helicopters in December 2016," Dygalo said. The modernization works were conducted by Russia's Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise. The Ka-27 is a ship-based anti-submarine helicopter. The helicopter can be also used for search and rescue operations and evacuation.