Currently, a comprehensive program is being carried out to modernize mass-production helicopters Mi-35 (the Mi-35M2 program). The modernization program is aimed at enhancing the helicopter's flight performance and combat capabilities, involving:

• day/night combat employment of guided and unguided weapons in VFR and IFR weather conditions;
• day/night flying at extremely low altitudes;
• en-route low-altitude flight with a target approach in the assigned area with a required accuracy.

As to its airframe design, flight performance characteristics and weapon complement the Mi-35M2 is identical with the Mi-35M.

The modernized version is powered with upgraded altitude engines TV3-117VMA-SB3. Armor protection can be enhanced at customer's request. A 12.7mm machine gun is installed at the cargo compartment door opening.

The modernized helicopter's avionics includes:

• a multifunctional display;
• a satellite navigation station;
• a 3D electronic terrain map;
• a night surveillance and fire control radar; a helmet-mounted target designator;
• night goggles.

The Mi-35M2 program envisages a stepwise enhancement of the helicopter combat capabilities, as well as installation of offered equipment and system components in any combination at customer's request.