India taps CH-47F as final contender in heavy lift deal

The Boeing CH-47F Chinook helicopter has emerged as the final candidate in India's competition for 15 heavy lift helicopters.

"In the proposal initiated by [the] Indian air force for [the] procurement of 15 heavy lift helicopters, Boeing with the Chinook helicopter has emerged as the L1 vendor," said Indian defence minister AK Antony in a written reply to a question in parliament.

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