Maritime Defence Deal: India Signs ₹5,083 Cr for Advanced Light Helicopters

Last updated: 2026/03/04 at 4:56 PM

Dusmanta Behera - Editor-in-Chief

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The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth ₹5,083 for Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) and Shtil missiles, in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi.

The contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited covers six Advanced Light Helicopters Mark-two Maritime Role for the Indian Coast Guard, along with the Advanced Light Helicopter Mark three package, engineering support and logistics.

These twin-engine helicopters will strengthen maritime surveillance and offshore protection.

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Dusmanta Behera's pioneering experience of 26 years includes key roles at News Today Pvt Ltd, ETV Networks, Lok Sabha TV. Rajya Sabha TV, and Sansad TV. As an accredited Video Journalist for more than 15 years under MI&B, Government of India covered State Visits of Prime Minister and Vice President. Valuable Contributions include Series on "National Security" and Chamber Telecast. Key interest remains in Documentaries on Armed Forces and Travelogues.