Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) said that it has signed a contract to supply the island nation of Mauritius with one Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH).
The ALH Mark III will be operated by the Mauritius Police Force. The Mauritius government already operates other HAL-built Advanced Light Helicopters and Do-228 aircraft.
HAL said that the new order falls in line with the government’s vision to boost defence exports to friendly nations.
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The contract was signed by B K Tripathy, General Manager, Helicopter Division-HAL and O K Dabidin, Secretary of Home Affairs, Prime Minister’s Office, the Republic of Mauritius at HAL’s Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur.
The ALH Mk III is a multi-role, multi-mission versatile helicopter in the 5.5-tonne category. More than 335 ALHs have been produced to date logging around 3,40,000 cumulative flying hours. HAL also ensures technical assistance and product support to the customer to ensure the serviceability of the helicopter.
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