MoD, HAL sign Rs 458 cr contract for two upgraded Dorniers for Coast Guard
The Ministry of Defence on Friday signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of two Dornier Aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) along with an associated engineering support package at an overall cost of Rs 458.87 crore.
In another push to the Aatmanirbhar Bharat policy, the aircraft will be procured under the Buy (Indian) Category.
According to the ministry’s official announcement, the aircraft will be fitted with several advanced equipment including a glass cockpit, maritime patrol radar, electro-optic infrared device, and mission management system.
