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ALH Dhruv Mk III Utility Helicopters for Indian Army

APPROVED

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

65%

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

CURRENT

Development, 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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