Central Government/Public Sector | Not Classified - india | PID: 201175
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The Ministry of Defence recently signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of two Dornier Aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) along with an associated engineering support package at an overall cost of Rs. 458.87 crore
In another push to the Aatmanirbhar Bharat policy, the aircraft will be procured under the Buy (Indian) Category
According to the ministry's official announcement, the aircraft will be fitted with several advanced equipment including a glass cockpit, maritime patrol radar, electro-optic infrared device, and mission management system
The addition will further bolster the aerial surveillance capability of maritime areas of responsibilities of the ICG
The Dornier aircraft are being indigenously manufactured at HAL (Transport Aircraft Division), Kanpur and will significantly contribute in achieving Aatmanirbharta in defence, in consonance with the 'Make in India' initiative of the government
| Updated on: 10 - Jul - 2023
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