The S-70B - seen here in Republic of Singapore Navy service - is the sole remaining bidder for the Indian Navy's MRH requirement. (IHS/Patrick Allen)
Officials said the NH90 had been excluded from the bidding process because of its commercial links with Italian defence conglomerate Finmeccanica, which the MoD 'partially banned' from new tenders in July.
This limited proscription followed the 1 January termination of the EUR750 million (USD764 million) contract for 12 AgustaWestland AW101 helicopters for the Indian Air Force (IAF) on alleged corruption charges that remain under investigation in India.
Indian MoD opts for Seahawk in navy's MRH tender - IHS Jane's 360


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