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SP's Military Yearbook 2021-2022
SP's Military Yearbook 2021-2022
       

MoD Signs ₹26,000 Crore Contract with HAL

Issue: 10-2024

In a major boost to Atmanirbhar Bharat, Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for 240 AL-31FP Aero Engines for Su-30 MKI aircraft at a cost of over ₹26,000 crore. These aeroengines will be manufactured by the Koraput Division of HAL and are expected to fulfil the need of the Indian Air Force to sustain the operational capability of the Su-30 fleet for the defence preparedness of the country. HAL would supply 30 aero-engines per annum as per the contractual delivery schedule. The supply of all 240 engines would be completed over the period of next eight years.