Russia offers Mi-17 helicopters and railway equipment to South Africa Russia has expressed willingness to supply South Africa with aviation equipment, including Mi-17 helicopters, and equipment for the modernization of the country's railway infrastructure. Russian Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Alexander Kozlov announced the proposals on October 27 at a meeting of Russia-. The South African Business Council at the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Aviation: Kozlov noted Russia's existing experience in supplying helicopters to countries in the region, including Zimbabwe. In May 2023, Russia's Rostec reported the delivery of 18 light multipurpose helicopters employed by Zimbabwe for medical evacuation services. The helicopters are equipped with medical equipment for emergency treatment, designed to improve access to patients in areas that are difficult to reach by road. Earlier, contracts were also signed for Ansat helicopters and civilian Mi-17 helicopters. Rail: Russia is also ready to offer automated control systems and other equipment to help modernize South Africa's rail lines and increase the capacity of the country's rail network. Such cooperation could help modernize South Africa's rail infrastructure, increase the capacity of its rail network and improve the efficiency of freight and passenger transport.

Russia offers Mi-17 helicopters and railway equipment to South Africa Russia has expressed willingness to supply South Africa with aviation equipment, including Mi-17 helicopters, and equipment for the modernization of the country's railway infrastructure. Russian Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Alexander Kozlov announced the proposals on October 27 at a meeting of Russia-. The South African Business Council at the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Aviation: Kozlov noted Russia's existing experience in supplying helicopters to countries in the region, including Zimbabwe. In May 2023, Russia's Rostec reported the delivery of 18 light multipurpose helicopters employed by Zimbabwe for medical evacuation services. The helicopters are equipped with medical equipment for emergency treatment, designed to improve access to patients in areas that are difficult to reach by road. Earlier, contracts were also signed for Ansat helicopters and civilian Mi-17 helicopters. Rail: Russia is also ready to offer automated control systems and other equipment to help modernize South Africa's rail lines and increase the capacity of the country's rail network. Such cooperation could help modernize South Africa's rail infrastructure, increase the capacity of its rail network and improve the efficiency of freight and passenger transport.