Rs 25,000 crore work share for private sector firms in HAL's mega 156 combat helicopter deal

ANI April 6, 2025 259 views

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has secured a massive Rs 62,500 crore contract for 156 Light Combat Helicopters, signaling a major boost to India's defence manufacturing capabilities. The deal includes plans to outsource around 40% of the work to private sector firms, following a similar model used in the Light Combat Aircraft project. This strategic approach aims to expand India's defence industrial ecosystem and reduce dependence on foreign manufacturers. The contract represents a significant step towards self-reliance in aerospace and defence technology.

"We are going to follow the Light Combat Aircraft manufacturing model in this programme" - Defence Officials
New Delhi, April 6: Having secured the mega 156 Light Combat Helicopter deal for the Indian Army and Air Force, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is looking to outsource work worth around Rs 25,000 crore to the private sector firms.

Key Points

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HAL signs mega Rs 62,500 crore combat helicopter contract

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40% project work to be outsourced to private sector

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Aims to reduce foreign dependence in defence manufacturing

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Expanding India's domestic aerospace capabilities

The Cabinet Committee on Security on Friday cleared the mega Rs 62,500 crore deal, and the contract between the Defence Ministry and the HAL was signed on the same day.

"We are going to follow the Light Combat Aircraft manufacturing model in this programme as well. The HAL would soon be issuing tenders for involving the private sector in a big way in the Light Combat helicopter (LCh) project," defence officials told ANI.

In the LCA project also, different sections of the aircraft like fuselage, wings etc have been given to different private sector companies like Larsen and Toubro and Vem Technologies, they said.

Around 40 per cent of the work share in the Rs 62,500 crore project is planned to be outsourced to the private industry. This is also going to help in further expanding the defence industrial ecosystem in the country at all levels, the officials said

The HAL would be making the choppers in its Bengaluru and Tumkur facilities in the state of Karnataka.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was present on the occasion of the delivery of the first rear fuselage for Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, produced by the private Indian industry, Alpha Tocol Engineering Services Private Limited.

The HAL is now further going to increase its engagement with the private sector to promote self-reliance and reduce foreign dependence in all its projects.

The HAL is the largest aerospace firm in the country and has an order book of over Rs 2 lakh core and is expecting orders of over Rs 70,000 crore in the near future.

The Rs 2 lakh core order book includes the contracts for supplying 12 Su-30 fighter jets along with the 83 LCA jets of which 10 would be trainer aircraft.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
This is fantastic news for our defense sector! Public-private partnerships will boost our self-reliance and create jobs. 🇮🇳 HAL is doing great work with these initiatives.
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the initiative, I hope HAL ensures strict quality control when outsourcing to private firms. Defense equipment can't afford any compromises.
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Amit S.
Rs 25,000 crore to private sector is huge! This will boost MSMEs too. Karnataka's aerospace ecosystem is growing fast with Tumkur facility coming up.
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Sanjay T.
The LCH is a game changer for our forces. With private sector involvement, hope we can speed up delivery timelines. Our forces need these ASAP!
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Neha P.
Great to see Indian companies like L&T getting defense contracts. We need more success stories like this to attract young engineers to defense manufacturing.
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Vikram J.
The article mentions 40% work share to private sector - that's a good balance. HAL retains control while leveraging private sector efficiency. Smart move!

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