MoD signs ₹13,500 crore contract with HAL for 12 Su-30MKI aircraft
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with HAL on 12 December 2024 to procure 12 Su-30MKI aircraft with associated equipment for about ₹13,500 crore.
Summary
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on 12 December 2024 for the procurement of 12 Su-30MKI aircraft along with associated equipment, at an approximate cost of ₹13,500 crore inclusive of taxes and duties. The aircraft will have an indigenous content of 62.6%, enhanced by the indigenisation of many components to be made by the Indian defence industry. They will be manufactured at HAL's Nasik division and will enhance the operational capability of the Indian Air Force.
Key facts
- Signed
- 12 December 2024, MoD and HAL
- Aircraft
- 12 Su-30MKI with associated equipment
- Cost
- About ₹13,500 crore (incl. taxes and duties)
- Indigenous content
- 62.6%
- Manufacturing
- HAL Nasik division
- User
- Indian Air Force
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What is the indigenous content of the 12 Su-30MKI aircraft contracted from HAL on 12 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — 62.6%
PIB (Defence): the aircraft would have an indigenous content of 62.6%, enhanced due to indigenisation of many components.
The 12 Su-30MKI aircraft ordered in December 2024 will be manufactured at which HAL division?
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Correct answer: C — Nasik
PIB (Defence): these aircraft would be manufactured at the Nasik division of HAL.