HAL to upgrade Dornier aircraft

March 18, 2024

The Defence ministry inked a contract worth over Rs 2,890 crore with state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) for mid-life upgrade(MLU) of 25 Dornier aircraft of the Indian Navy.
Under the project, the HAL will incorporate state-of-the-art avionics systems and sensors onboard the aircraft.
The upgrade will significantly enhance the operational capability of the Dornier aircraft of the Indian Navy to perform primary roles of maritime surveillance, electronic intelligence and boosting maritime domain awareness.
The project will generate employment of 180,000 man-days over a span of six and a half years.