HAL gets contract to supply 8 Dornier aircraft to Indian Coast Guard
Indian Coast Guard and the Navy have been operating Dornier aircraft for maritime surveillance
Ministry of Defence on Thursday signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur, for the acquisition of eight Dornier 228 Aircraft, along with accompanying equipment, for the operational role of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) at Rs 2,312 crore.
The Coast Guard and the Navy have been operating the Dornier for maritime surveillance. The contract was signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi.
The programme is expected to generate significant direct and indirect employment by strengthening HAL’s production ecosystem and supporting a broad network of MSMEs and ancillary industries.
It will also create sustained opportunities in maintenance, repair, and overhaul, and life cycle technical support.
