Russia is getting a new helicopter to replace the Ka-27

Russian Helicopters has been given the green light to develop a new helicopter to replace the iconic Kamov Ka-27 naval helicopter.

US Navy 030612-N-4374S-001 A chock and chain crew, part of the flight deck team aboard the Aegis cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) remains in a ready position while a Russian Helix K-27 helicopter lands aboard ship
By U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Michael Sandberg. [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Deputy CEO for Production and Innovations Andrey Shibitov made the revelation to reporters on May 12.