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HAL Secures Rs 2,312 Crore Deal for 8 Dornier Aircraft for Coast Guard

The Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs 2,312 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for eight Dornier 228 aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard. The procurement falls under the Buy (Indian) category, reinforcing the government's Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The program is expected to generate substantial employment and strengthen HAL's production network involving MSMEs. This acquisition is part of broader defence approvals worth about Rs 3.60 lakh crore for the Air Force and Army, including fighter jets and vehicle overhauls.

Key Points: HAL Wins Rs 2,312 Crore Dornier 228 Contract for Indian Coast Guard

  • Rs 2,312 crore contract for 8 aircraft
  • Strengthens HAL's production ecosystem
  • Boosts maritime security for Indian Coast Guard
  • Generates significant direct and indirect employment
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Ministry of Defence inks Rs 2,312 crore contract with HAL for eight Dornier 228 Aircraft under Buy (Indian) category

Defence Ministry signs contract with HAL for 8 Dornier 228 aircraft under Buy Indian category, boosting maritime security and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

"The contract reinforces the Government's commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India while bolstering India's maritime security architecture. - Ministry of Defence"

New Delhi, February 12

The Defence Ministry has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur, for the acquisition of eight Dornier 228 Aircraft along with Operational Role Equipment for the Indian Coast Guard at a cost of Rs 2,312 crore under the Buy category.

According to the Ministry of Defence, the contract was signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi today.

The programme is expected to generate significant direct & indirect employment by strengthening HAL's production ecosystem and supporting a broad network of MSMEs & ancillary industries. It will also create sustained opportunities in Maintenance, repair, and overhaul, as well as life-cycle technical support.

According to the Ministry of Defence, the contract reinforces the Government's commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India while bolstering India's maritime security architecture.

Earlier, the Defence Acquisition Council, under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to various service proposals, with an estimated value of about Rs 3.60 lakh crore.

According to the Ministry of Defence, the procurement of MRFA will enhance the IAF's capability to undertake air-dominance roles across the spectrum of conflict and significantly boost its deterrence with long-range offensive strikes.

The majority of the MRFA to be procured will be manufactured in India. The Combat Missiles will enhance the stand-off ground-attack capability with deep-strike power and very high accuracy. The AS-HAPS will be utilised for persistent Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Electronic Intelligence, telecommunications, and remote sensing for military purposes.

For the Indian Air Force (IAF), the AoN was approved for the procurement of Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) {Rafale}, Combat Missiles, and Air-Ships-Based High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (AS-HAPS).

For the Indian Army, AoN was accorded for the procurement of Anti-Tank Mines (Vibhav) and overhaul of Vehicle Platforms of Armoured Recovery Vehicles (ARVs), T-72 Tanks and Infantry Combat Vehicles (BMP-II).

The Ministry of Defence mentioned that Vibhav mines will be laid as an anti-tank obstacle system to delay the advance of enemy mechanised forces. The overhaul of vehicle platforms of ARVs, T-72 Tanks and BMP-II will enhance the service life of equipment, ensuring readiness and operational effectiveness of the Indian Army.

- ANI

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Priya S
Great news for our Coast Guard. The Dornier is a proven platform for maritime patrol. Strengthening our coastal surveillance is crucial for national security. Well done!
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Rohit P
While I support Make in India, I hope HAL delivers on time and within budget. Past delays with other projects have been a concern. Fingers crossed for smooth execution.
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Sarah B
The scale of investment is impressive - from Coast Guard aircraft to fighter jets and army vehicles. It shows a comprehensive approach to modernizing our defense forces.
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Vikram M
The focus on life-cycle support and MRO is smart. It creates long-term skilled jobs and ensures we are not dependent on foreign nations for maintenance. A sustainable model.
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Karthik V
Good move, but the real test is indigenization of technology. Are we just assembling, or are we truly mastering the design and core systems? That's the key to long-term self-reliance.

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