Pakistan is in discussions with Russia regarding the purchase of an unspecified number of Mi-28NE 'Havoc' attack helicopters, the country's minister for defence production, Rana Tanvir Hussain, has confirmed to IHS Jane's .

Citing Russian sources, IHS Jane's reported on 26 November that Pakistan was interested in buying a batch of Mi-28NE helicopters. This followed confirmation from Pakistani officials that a request has been made for purchasing Mi-35 'Hind' heavy-lift/attack helicopters.

Although neither side has confirmed the number of Mi-35s to be supplied, IHS Jane's understands from a variety of defence sources that Pakistan is seeking 15 to 20 helicopters