In February 2016, Airbus Helicopters promised to relocate the global production line for the AS565 Panther to India if it is selected by the Indian Navy for a proposed utility helicopter acquisition.
En febreiro de 2016 Airbus Helicopters prometeu trasladar a liña de produción do AS565 Panther á India se era seleccionado pola Armada india como helicóptero utilitario.