Defence Ministry inks Rs 13,500 crore deal with HAL to procure 12 Sukhoi jets for IAF 
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HAL inks Rs 13,500 crore deal with Defence Ministry for 12 Su-30MKI aircraft

The supply of these aircraft would enhance the operational capability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and strengthen the defence preparedness of the country

Defence Watch Bureau

New Delhi: A contract for procurement of 12 Su-30MKI aircraft along with associated equipment was signed between Ministry of Defence and Defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Thursday, at an approximate cost of Rs 13,500 crore (inclusive of taxes and duties).

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"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 has been signed between the Ministry of Defence and the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd today," the defence ministry said.

It said the cost of the procurement will be around Rs 13,500 crore inclusive of taxes and duties.

"The aircraft would have an indigenous content of 62.6 per cent, enhanced due to indigenisation of many components to be manufactured by Indian defence industry," it said.

The jets would be manufactured at Nasik division of HAL.

"The supply of these aircraft would enhance the operational capability of the Indian Air Force and strengthen the defence preparedness of the country," the ministry said in a statement.

Su-30MKI is a two-seater multi-role long-range fighter jet developed by Russian aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi.

It is now built under licence by HAL for the Indian Air Force (IAF).

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