The Russian Defense Ministry will be the first to order new multipurpose Mi-38 helicopters produced by Kazan Helicopters (making part of Helicopters of Russia holding).

"The Defense Ministry together with Helicopters of Russia holding company have made the decision as to procedure and deadlines for supplies of Mi-38 helicopters to the Russian Aerospace Forces. The possibility of including certain parameters of helicopter supplies in the draft of a new arms program is looked into," the holding said.