Cabinet Approves Rs 26,000 Crore Procurement of Aero-Engines for Su-30 MKI Fleet

The engines will be acquired from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) under the Buy (Indian) category, at a total cost exceeding Rs 26,000 crore, inclusive of all taxes and duties.

The Cabinet Committee on Security approved the procurement of 240 AL-31FP aero-engines for the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Su-30 MKI aircraft on September 2, 2024. The engines will be acquired from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) under the Buy (Indian) category, at a total cost exceeding Rs 26,000 crore, inclusive of all taxes and duties.

The delivery of these aero-engines is scheduled to commence after one year, with completion projected over the next eight years. Notably, these engines will feature over 54% indigenous content, a significant enhancement due to the indigenization of key components. The engines will be manufactured at HAL's Koraput division.

The Su-30 MKI remains one of the most powerful and strategically important aircraft in the IAF's fleet. The supply of these engines by HAL is essential to sustaining the fleet's operations, ensuring the IAF's continued readiness, and bolstering the nation's defense preparedness.