The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a significant contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Mid Life Upgrade (MLU) of 25 Dornier aircraft, valued at Rs 2,890 crore. This upgrade includes the installation of advanced avionics and sensors to enhance the maritime surveillance capabilities of the Navy's Dornier fleet. The move is part of India's broader self-reliance initiative in defense, aiming to bolster domestic procurement and development. Additionally, the contract is expected to generate 1.8 lakh man-days of employment, aligning with the government's push towards creating job opportunities within the country. This development is complemented by the government's approval for the continued development of an indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet, further emphasizing India's commitment to strengthening its defense capabilities through domestic innovation and production.
MILITARY: 🇮🇳 India's government has given approval for continuing development work on an indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet.
Watch | #AatmanirbhartainDefence MoD seals Rs. 2,890 cr deal with @HALHQBLR for Mid Life Upgrade of 25 Dornier Aircraft of @indiannavy This indigenous upgrade fosters self reliance & generates 1.8 Lakh Man-days employment. @rajnathsingh @SpokespersonMoD https://t.co/4vNsCp1oQw
Ministry of Defence signs a contract for Mid Life Upgrade with Hindustan Aeronautics @HALHQBLR https://t.co/pshCAZ9bz4
Defence Ministry signs contract worth over Rs 2,890 crore with HAL for MLU of 25 Dornier Aircraft https://t.co/3DmVcciNLC
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JUST IN | Defence Ministry signs Rs 2,890 cr contract with HAL for upgrade of 25 Dornier aircraft: Agencies @DefenceMinIndia @HALHQBLR https://t.co/R0M7rCy9f8
To complement the FM’s deep-#tech scheme and the larger self-reliance drive, the MoD may like to indicate how much of its latest procurement #budget it wants to spend on the domestic sources, notes @LaxmanKBehera https://t.co/CWuc1T1QmT