In
a major boost to the Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative of the government, a
contract for procurement of 12 Su-30MKI aircraft along with associated
equipment was signed between Ministry of Defence and Hindustan Aeronautics
Limited (HAL) at an approximate cost of 13,500 Crore inclusive of taxes and
duties. The aircraft would have an indigenous content of 62.6%, enhanced due to
indiginisation of many components to be manufactured by Indian defence
industry.
These
aircraft would be manufactured at Nasik division of HAL. The supply of these
aircraft would enhance operational capability of Indian Air Force and
strengthen defence preparedness of the country.
