Govt starts steps to buy 156 light combat choppers

June 18, 2024 22:32

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The defence ministry has started the process to procure 156 light combat helicopters from state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd at a cost of around Rs 45,000 crore, officials said on Tuesday.

A request for proposal or initial tender has been issued by the ministry for the procurement project, they said.

Separately, the HAL informed the BSE Ltd in a filing that the RFP has been issued by the ministry for procurement of 156 light combat helicopters.

Last November, the Defence Acquisition Council had cleared the proposal to procure 156 Prachand combat helicopters.

Out of the 156 Prachand Light Combat Helicopters, 90 will be for the Army and 66 will be for the Indian Air Force.

The contract value of the acquisition is expected to be around Rs 45,000 crore which will include technical support, maintenance and repairs, the officials said.

Developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, the 5.8-tonne twin-engine LCH is armed with various weapon systems and is capable of destroying enemy tanks, bunkers, drones and other assets in high-altitude regions. -- PTI

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