Ministry of Defence signed two contracts for a combined value of Rs8073.17 crore with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for acquisition of 34 Advanced Light Helicopters Dhruv Mk III.

Defence

Ministry of Defence signed two contracts for a combined value of Rs8073.17 crore with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for acquisition of 34 Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Dhruv Mk III along with Operational Role Equipment for Indian Army (25 ALHs) and Indian Coast Guard (09 ALHs). The acquisition is under Buy (Indian-IDDM - Indigenously Designed, Developed & Manufactured) category marking a significant move towards indigenisation in defence manufacturing. The ALH Dhruv Mk III UT (Utility), the Indian Army version, is designed for Search & Rescue, Troop Transportation, Internal Cargo, Recce/ Casualty Evacuation etc. The project will generate employment of an estimated 190 Lakh Man-Hours during its duration.


      It will also entail supply of equipment from more than 200 MSMEs and 70 local vendors will be involved in the indigenisation process.

     

     

 

     


Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

Founded- 1940, Bengaluru
Founder- Walchand Hirachand
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