Government inks Rs 26k crore deal with HAL for 240 Sukhoi engines

The defence ministry has finalized a Rs 26,000 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for procuring 240 aero-engines for Sukhoi-30MKI jets. These engines will be produced by HAL’s Koraput division and aim to enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force while increasing indigenous content in manufacturing and maintenance.