Defence Ministry signs contract worth ₹5,083 crore with HAL for acquisition of military helicopters, surface-to-air missiles
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चर्चा में क्यों
The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth ₹5,083 crore for the acquisition of ALH Mk-II helicopters for the Indian Coast Guard and Shtil missiles from Russia for the Indian Navy.
पृष्ठभूमि
The Ministry of Defence signed contracts on March 3, 2026, for six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-II (Maritime Role) and Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch–Shtil missiles. The helicopters are being procured from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL), while the missiles are sourced from Russia's JSC Rosobor.
प्रीलिम्स के लिए तथ्य
- तथ्यTotal contract value signed by the Ministry of Defence is ₹5,083 crore.
- विज्ञान-तकनीकALH Mk-II (Maritime Role) helicopters are being procured for the Indian Coast Guard.
- विज्ञान-तकनीकSurface-to-Air Vertical Launch–Shtil missiles are being sourced from Russia's JSC Rosobor for the Indian Navy.
- संस्थाHindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) is the designated supplier for the ALH Mk-II helicopters.
मेन्स के लिए
Q. Discuss the significance of enhancing maritime security capabilities through indigenous procurement and strategic international defense acquisitions for India's maritime security.
उत्तर के आयाम
- Strategic autonomy: Balancing reliance on Russian defense technology with indigenous manufacturing via HAL
- Maritime domain awareness: Enhancing coastal surveillance and anti-air capabilities in the Indian Ocean Region
कीवर्ड: Maritime Security · Indigenization · Defense Procurement · Strategic Assets · Coastal Defense
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