OboronProm and AgustaWestland tie up to produce AW 139's in Russia

The companies will assemble AW 139 helicopters in Russia.

OboronProm CEO Andrey Reus spoke with RT about the importance of the deal saying,

Its a new step for us. The production of this type of helicopter has never been beeen launched in Russia before. We signed the basic agreement and I hope in September this year we will reach concrete decisions.