Darabja 46M $.India clears biggest ever defence deal for buying 156 LCH Prachand helicopters worth Rs 45,000 crore ($7 billion)
According to the agreements, 66 LCHs will be delivered to the Indian Air Force (IAF), while 90 will be supplied to the Indian Army.
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India clears biggest ever defence deal for buying 156 LCH Prachand helicopters worth Rs 62,000 crore
India has approved a major defence deal worth Rs 62,000 crore to acquire 156 Light Combat Prachand helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautical Limited for the Indian Army and Air Force. These helicopters are capable of operating at high altitudes and are equipped with advanced attack systems. The...economictimes.indiatimes.com
Más források szerin: total deal value of ₹62,700 crore.
Completion Timeline: The entire fleet of 156 helicopters will be delivered within five years. Therefore, by 2033, both the IAF and Indian Army will have their full complement of LCH Prachand in operation.
Production Rate: The manufacturing plan is ambitious, with HAL set to produce 30 helicopters per year.
Expected Service Entry: If the deal is signed in 2025, deliveries will start by 2028.
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CCS Clears Acquisition of 156 LCH Prachand
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved the acquisition of 156 LCH Prachand helicopters for the Indian Army and IAF.alphadefense.in
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