Indian Defence Ministry signs Rs 2,890 crore contract with HAL for Dornier aircraft midlife upgrade for Indian Navy.
The Indian Defence Ministry has signed a Rs 2,890 crore ($394 million) contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the midlife upgrade (MLU) of 25 Dornier aircraft and associated equipment for the Indian Navy. The upgrade will significantly enhance the operational capability of the Dornier aircraft to perform primary roles of maritime surveillance, coastal surveillance, electronic intelligence, and maritime domain awareness. The project is expected to generate employment of 1.8 lakh man-days over a span of six and a half years.
March 15, 2024
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