Defence Ministry's Rs 26,000-Crore Deal for Indigenous Aero-Engines
The Defence Ministry signed a significant Rs 26,000-crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) for 240 AL-31FP aero-engines to power the Su-30MKI aircraft, enhancing the operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force. This move aligns with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
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The Defence Ministry has signed a monumental Rs 26,000-crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) for the acquisition of 240 AL-31FP aero-engines to equip the Su-30MKI aircraft.
The engines, to be produced by HAL's Koraput division, are set to bolster the operational abilities of the Indian Air Force's Su-30 fleet while promoting indigenous manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
The contract was formalized by high-ranking officials from the Defence Ministry and HAL, witnessed by Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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