Russia to assemble 400 Kamov Ka-226T light utility multirole helicopters a year in India.

Russia has also offered civilian aircraft Sukhoi Superjet-100 and MS-21 aircraft to India.

According to Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin, almost 400 Kamov helicopters a year will be assembled in India. He said Russia may consider producing Mi-17 transport helicopter in India as well.

At a joint media interaction with Putin, Modi said they discussed a broad range of new defence projects and how to align the defence relations to India's own priorities, including 'Made in India'.

"I am pleased that Russia has offered to fully manufacture in India one of its most advanced helicopters. It includes the possibility of exports from India. It can be used for both military and civilian use. We will follow up on this quickly," Modi said.

The Prime Minister said Russia has been India's foremost defence partner through decades and it will remain so.

"Even as India's options have increased today, Russia will remain our most important defence partner. We have conducted joint exercises across all three wings of the Armed Forces in the last six months," he said.

Russian officials said an in-principle decision was made on assembling of Russian helicopters in India.