Russia has signed a new contract with Kazakhstan on the delivery of four Mil Mi-35 (Hind-E) transport and attack helicopters, according to Deputy Head of Russia’s Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation Vladimir Drozhzhov.

In 2016, Russia also signed a delivery contract with Kazakhstan on four Mi-35 helicopters. Overall, Kazakhstan is to get eight Mi-35 helicopters from Russia, according to the latest data.

Mi-35M transport and attack helicopters are designed to destroy the armour and provide fire support for land troops, transport personnel, cargoes and perform other missions. These helicopters are furnished with advanced precision weapons and are capable of accomplishing combat missions day and night in various weather conditions