Hindustan Aeronautics has signed two contracts with Ministry of Defence (MoD). The contract is for supply of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH), Prachand, along with training and other associated equipment worth Rs 62,700 crore excluding taxes. The first contract is for supply of 66 LCHs to the Indian Air Force (IAF) and second is for supply of 90 LCHs to the Indian Army.
The supply of these Helicopters shall commence from the third year and will be spread over the next five years. The contracts will enhance the combat capability of Armed Forces at high altitudes. LCH is India's first indigenously designed and developed combat helicopter having a capability of operating at an altitude of over 5000 meters. This helicopter has a large number of components designed & manufactured in India and it is planned to achieve an overall indigenous content of over 65% during the execution of this procurement.
Hindustan Aeronautics is Bengaluru based Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSU) Company engaged in the design, development, manufacture, repair, overhaul, upgrade and servicing of a wide range of products including, aircraft, helicopters, aero-engines, avionics, accessories and aerospace structures.
Company Name | CMP |
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Hindustan Aeron | 4180.70 |
Bharat Electronics | 282.40 |
DCX Systems | 232.85 |
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