New Delhi, Dec 12 (NVI) Acquiring enhanced prowess, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will get 12 more Sukhoi-30MKI fighter aircraft, which, significantly, would be manufactured within the country.
A contract for the same was signed today by the Defence Ministry with the Government-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
Under the contract, the 12 SU-30 MKI combat planes along with associated equipment would be purchased by the Defence Ministry for an approximate cost of Rs13,500 Crore inclusive of taxes and duties, an official statement said.
The aircraft would have an indigenous content of 62.6%, enhanced due to indigenisation of many components to be manufactured by Indian defence industry, it said.
These aircraft would be manufactured at Nasik division of HAL.
IAF already has many SU-30 MKI fighter planes built in Russia.
“The supply of these aircraft would enhance operational capability of Indian Air Force and strengthen defence preparedness of the country,” the statement said.
It, however, did not specify any timeline for the procurement of the fighters. (NVI)
