OREANDA-NEWS. May 06, 2011. Russian Helicopters, JSC has signed the first three long-term contracts for the delivery of helicopters to the Russian Ministry of Defence. The company confirmed that the contracts envisage deliveries over the period of 2011 to 2018. These contracts are part of the Russian State Armament Programme for 2011 – 2020, which was approved by the President of the Russian Federation. The size and terms of the contract were not disclosed.