HAL Signs ₹2,901 Crore Contract for 6 ALH Mk III Helicopters for Indian Coast Guard
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) secured a ₹2,901 crore contract from the Ministry of Defence. The deal is for supplying 6 ALH Mk III (Maritime Role) helicopters to the Indian Coast Guard. The contract includes equipment, engineering, and logistics support. This order supports 'Make-in-India' and aims to boost maritime security.
The contract value of ₹2,901 crore is substantial and directly impacts HAL's order book and future revenue streams, representing a significant new business win.
The announcement details a significant new order for HAL, which is positive for the company's business and revenue prospects.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed a significant contract with the Ministry of Defence for the supply of 06 Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk III (Maritime Role) to the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
The contract, valued at ₹2,901 crore, includes operational role equipment, an engineering support package, and performance-based logistics support. This acquisition falls under the 'Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured)' category.
The ALH Mk-III helicopters are twin-engine aircraft equipped with state-of-the-art features, designed to enhance the ICG's capabilities in maritime security missions, including protecting artificial islands, offshore installations, fishermen, and the marine environment. The project is expected to involve over 200 MSMEs and generate approximately 65 lakh man-hours of employment, reinforcing the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make-in-India' initiatives.
This announcement was made on March 3, 2026, and is part of a larger defence deal worth ₹5,083 crore, which also includes the procurement of Vertical Launch - Shtil missiles for the Indian Navy.
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