Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) announced on February 12, 2026, that it signed a contract worth Rs 2,312 crore with the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The agreement is for the supply of eight Dornier 228 Aircraft, complete with Operational Role Equipment, for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The contract falls under the crucial Buy (Indian) category, supporting national defence and the ‘Make-in-India’ initiative.
HAL Secures Major Defence Supply Contract
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) formally informed the stock exchanges on February 12, 2026, regarding the signing of a significant contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The agreement is for the supply of eight Dornier 228 Aircraft, including necessary Operational Role Equipment, destined for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).
Contract Value and Procurement Category
The total value of this contract is pegged at Rs 2,312 crore. Notably, the procurement has been classified under the Buy (Indian) category, aligning with national self-reliance goals.
Economic and Strategic Impact
The execution of this program is expected to yield substantial benefits for the domestic industrial base. This includes generating significant direct and indirect employment by reinforcing HAL’s existing production ecosystem and providing strong support to a broad network of MSMEs and ancillary industries. Furthermore, the contract is set to create sustained opportunities in long-term areas such as Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) and life cycle technical support for the new fleet.
The official announcement emphasized that this contract strongly reinforces the Government’s commitment to Aatmanirbhar Bharat and the Make-in-India initiative, serving the critical function of bolstering India’s overall maritime security architecture.
Source: BSE
