HAL Signs ₹2,312 Crore Contract for 8 Dornier 228 Aircraft for Indian Coast Guard
HAL secured a ₹2,312 crore contract with the Ministry of Defence to supply 8 Dornier-228 Aircraft and equipment for the Indian Coast Guard. Signed on February 12, 2026, this deal supports 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make-in-India'. The project is expected to boost employment and MSME growth.
The contract is substantial in value (₹2,312 crore) and directly contributes to defense capabilities and 'Make-in-India' initiatives, impacting HAL's order book and production.
The contract award for a significant value and the 'Buy (Indian)' category signifies positive business development and government support.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a significant contract with the Ministry of Defence for the supply of 8 Dornier-228 Aircraft, along with Operational Role Equipment, for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The contract, valued at ₹2,312 crore, falls under the 'Buy (Indian)' category, reinforcing the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make-in-India' initiatives.
The agreement was finalized on February 12, 2026, in New Delhi, in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh. This acquisition is set to enhance India's maritime security architecture.
The program is anticipated to generate substantial direct and indirect employment by strengthening HAL's production ecosystem. It will also support a wide network of MSMEs and ancillary industries, creating sustained opportunities in Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) and life cycle technical support.
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