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HAL ties up with BEML, Adani for Prachand helicopter fuselages
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has partnered with BEML and Adani Defence Systems to manufacture fuselage structures for the Prachand Light Combat Helicopter. Under the deals, BEML will produce 48 fuselages and Adani…
The Story in Brief
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has partnered with BEML and Adani Defence Systems to manufacture fuselage structures for the Prachand Light Combat Helicopter. Under the deals, BEML will produce 48 fuselages and Adani 42, with HAL making the rest. The orders, worth Rs 62,700 crore, cover 156 helicopters for the Indian Army and Air Force, with deliveries starting in 2028. HAL aims to raise indigenous content from the current 45% to over 65% during production. The helicopters will feature new systems including locally made air-to-ground missiles and electronic warfare capabilities.
The Indian Opinion
The push to involve private firms like BEML and Adani in helicopter fuselage production is welcome, but it risks overselling self-reliance. The LCH today has only 45% indigenous content by value, and the 65% target is still years away. The real test will be whether HAL and its partners can stick to the 2028 delivery timeline without cost overruns and whether the promised local content actually materialises in the final product.
Sources (2): thehindubusinessline.com, hindustantimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
