The Ministry of Defence has signed two contracts worth 8,073 crore rupees with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the acquisition of 34 Advanced Light Helicopters on 13 March 2024.
- A deal has been finalized to acquire 25 Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) for the Indian Army and 9 ALH for maritime purposes for the Indian Coast Guard.
- The procurement falls under the “buy Indian-indigenously designed, developed and manufactured” category.
- The ALHs designated for the Indian Army are intended for tasks including search and rescue, troop transportation, internal cargo, and casualty evacuation operations.
- The ALHs designated for maritime roles are tailored for operations such as maritime surveillance, interdiction, search and rescue missions, as well as cargo and personnel transportation.
Q: What is the purpose of the 25 Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) procured for the Indian Army?
a) Maritime surveillance
b) Troop transportation
c) Cargo transportation
d) Passenger transportation
Ans : b) Troop transportation
