Ten Mi-17-V5 helicopters were delivered to the Afghan Air Force (AAF) by December 2010.

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There are around 20, 000 Mi-17 helicopters in circulation, including in Iran, Thailand, Malaysia, Colombia, Pakistan and Venezuela.

FORBES: Sorry Congress, Defense Dept Sticking With Russian Helicopter Deal

The Army has indicated that the procurement of additional Mi-17 for the Afghan military may be required, with Gregory telling Ria Novosti that it is up to 30.

FORBES: Sorry Congress, Defense Dept Sticking With Russian Helicopter Deal

It was awarded by the Department of the Army on June 1, 2011 on a sole-source basis for a minimum of 21 Mi-17 helicopters and spare parts for the Afghan military.

FORBES: Sorry Congress, Defense Dept Sticking With Russian Helicopter Deal

The latest package of equipment, which the Pentagon prepared in advance of Mr. Karzai's visit, calls for the U.S. to provide the Afghans with up to 30 more Russian-made Mi-17 transport helicopters, unarmed drones and surveillance systems, according to officials briefed on its contents.

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