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The Su-30MKI is one of the most capable and strategic fighter fleets of the Indian Air Force (IAF). (Representative file photo)
The Cabinet Committee on Security on September 2 “approved the proposal to procure 240 aero engines (AL-31FP) for the Indian Air Force (IAF) Su-30MKI aircraft under the procurement (India) category from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at a cost of more than 26,000 crore including all taxes and duties,” the ministry said
The Cabinet Committee on Security on Monday approved a proposal to procure 240 aero engines for the Indian Air Force's Su-30MKI aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited at a cost of over Rs 26,000 crore, the Ministry of Defense said.
Deliveries of the aero engines will begin in one year and be completed within eight years, the company said in a statement.
The Su-30MKI is one of the most capable and strategic fighter fleets of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
The Cabinet Committee on Security on September 2 “approved the proposal to procure 240 aero engines (AL-31FP) for the Indian Air Force (IAF) Su-30MKI aircraft under the procurement (India) category from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at a cost of more than 26,000 crore including all taxes and duties,” the ministry said.
Due to the localization of some key components of aerospace engines, the domestic content of these engines will exceed 54%. The products will be manufactured at HAL's Koraput unit, the statement said.
“These aero engines supplied by Air India will meet the fleet maintenance requirements of the Indian Air Force to continue its unhindered operations and enhance the country's defense preparedness,” the ministry added.
(This report has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from associated news agency – PTI)
