Ministry Of Defence Signed Two Contracts with HAL

The Ministry of Defence has signed two contracts worth 8 thousand 73 crore rupees with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the acquisition of 34 Advanced Light Helicopters. The Ministry said that the deal was sealed for procuring 25 Advanced Light Helicopters for the Indian Army and 9 Advanced Light Helicopters for maritime role for the Indian Coast Guard under the buy Indian-indigenously designed, developed and manufactured category. It said, the Indian Army version ALHs are designed to



carry out search and rescue, troop transportation, internal cargo and casualty evacuation operations. 

The Ministry added that the maritime role helicopters are designed to carry out operations such as maritime surveillance and interdiction, search and rescue, and cargo and personnel transportation. The Ministry also said, this project will have a positive impact on employment generation in the Defence sector.