MoD signs ₹2,312 crore contract with HAL for eight Dornier 228 aircraft for the Coast Guard
The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹2,312 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur, for eight Dornier 228 aircraft for the Indian Coast Guard in New Delhi on 12 February 2026.
Summary
The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur, for eight Dornier 228 aircraft with operational role equipment for the Indian Coast Guard in New Delhi on 12 February 2026. The ₹2,312 crore deal is under the Buy (Indian) category and was signed in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. The ministry said it will support HAL's production ecosystem, MSMEs and maintenance work, and strengthen maritime security.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 12 February 2026, New Delhi
- Supplier
- HAL Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur
- Aircraft
- 8 Dornier 228 with operational role equipment
- Cost
- ₹2,312 crore
- Category
- Buy (Indian)
- User
- Indian Coast Guard
Practice MCQs 2 questions
For which service is the MoD's February 2026 contract with HAL for eight Dornier 228 aircraft?
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Correct answer: A — Indian Coast Guard
The eight Dornier 228 aircraft are for the Indian Coast Guard.
Which HAL division will supply the eight Dornier 228 aircraft under the ₹2,312 crore contract signed on 12 February 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur
The contract was signed with HAL's Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur.