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Defence ministry seals contract with HAL for acquisition of 6 military helicopters

March 4, 2026

The Ministry of Defence of India has finalized contracts worth Rs 5,083 crore for the acquisition of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III for the Indian Coast Guard and Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch (VL)-Shtil missiles for the Indian Navy, aiming to enhance maritime security capabilities. The ALH contracts include operational role equipment and logistics support, and were signed with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

Defence ministry seals contract with HAL for acquisition of 6 military helicopters

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Contracts worth Rs 5,083 crore signed for military procurement.
Acquisition includes six ALH Mk-III helicopters for the Indian Coast Guard.
Surface-to-Air VL-Shtil missiles will be used by the Indian Navy.
Contract for ALH includes engineering support and performance-based logistics.
Agreements were signed in New Delhi in the presence of Defence Secretary.

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Defence ministry seals contract with HAL for acquisition of 6 military helicopters

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