Ministry of Defence Contracts Six ALH Mk-III Helicopters for Indian Coast Guard

The Ministry of Defence signed contracts for the acquisition of six ALH Mk-III Maritime Role helicopters for the Indian Coast Guard and Shtil surface-to-air missiles for the Indian Navy. The procurement supports maritime security and air defence capabilities.

ALH Mk-III (Maritime Role) and Shtil Missile:

Dimension	Key Details
ALH Mk-III (MR)	Twin engine helicopter designed for maritime operations.
Operational Role	Provides capability to undertake maritime security missions from shore based airfields and from ships at sea.
Technical Features	Provides advanced features and improved performance compared with existing airborne platforms.
Procurement Category	Acquired under Buy Indian Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured category.
Manufacturer	Contract signed with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Bengaluru.
Deployment	Six helicopters acquired for the Indian Coast Guard.
Shtil Missile	Surface to air missile system designed for naval air defence.
Operational Capability	Provides rapid reaction and all weather engagement capability in maritime environments.
Survivability Feature	Provides improved survivability for naval platforms in contested maritime conditions.
Supplier	Contract signed with JSC Rosoboronexport of the Russian Federation.