ALH Dhruv Mk III (Army)
Indian Army › Procurement
Army utility helicopter induction package for SAR, transport, recce and casualty evacuation
Budget
₹8,073 Cr (combined 34-helicopter contracts with ICG)
Timeline
2024–2031
Sector
Indian Army
Indigenisation
PROCUREMENT TIMELINE
AON
AON
Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.
RFI
RFI
Request for Information — industry capability survey.
RFP
RFP
Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.
ToC
ToC
Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.
CNC
CNC
Contract Negotiation Committee finalises terms.
Contract
Contract
Contract signed with selected vendor(s).
Dev/Trial
Dev/Trial
CURRENTDevelopment, integration and user trials.
Induction
Induction
INTEL SIGNALS
MoD signed contracts with HAL on 13 Mar 2024 for 34 ALH Dhruv Mk III (25 for Army, 9 for Coast Guard). Track as contracted induction line.
CONTENDERS / VENDORS
HAL · Indian Army Aviation
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