Ministry of Defense has signed defense
procurement contracts worth ₹5,083 crore
¨ Ministry of Defense has
signed defense procurement contracts worth ₹5,083 crore.
¨ These agreements include
the purchase of helicopters and missile systems for India's maritime forces.
¨ The contracts were signed
in New Delhi in the presence of Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.
¨
One contract involves the
purchase of six HAL Advanced Light Helicopter Mk III helicopters.
¨
These helicopters are
designed for maritime operations and will be inducted into the Indian Coast
Guard.
¨
The helicopter contract
is valued at ₹2,901 crore and includes operational mission equipment for the
aircraft.
¨
The agreement was signed
with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
¨
The helicopters are
powered by twin engines and feature modern avionics and advanced operational
features.
¨
The helicopters can
operate from shore airfields and can also operate from ships deployed at sea.
¨
Their induction will
strengthen the operational capabilities of the Indian Coast Guard.
¨ Another contract involves the purchase of the Shtil surface-to-air missile system. These missiles will be used by the Indian Navy. The value of this missile contract is ₹2,182 crore.
¨ This agreement was signed with JSC Rosoboronexport, Russian Federation.
