ALH Dhruv Mk III (Army)

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ALH Dhruv Mk III Utility Helicopters for Indian Army

APPROVED

Army utility helicopter induction package for SAR, transport, recce and casualty evacuation

Budget

₹8,073 Cr (combined 34-helicopter contracts with ICG)

Timeline

2024–2031

Sector

Indian Army

Indigenisation

65%

PROCUREMENT TIMELINE

AON

Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.

RFI

Request for Information — industry capability survey.

RFP

Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.

ToC

Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.

CNC

Contract Negotiation Committee finalises terms.

Contract

Contract signed with selected vendor(s).

Dev/Trial

CURRENT

Development, integration and user trials.

Induction

INTEL SIGNALS

MoD signed contracts with HAL on 13 Mar 2024 for 34 ALH Dhruv Mk III (25 for Army, 9 for Coast Guard). Track as contracted induction line.

RECENT INTELLIGENCE

As India orders more 6 ALH Mk-III helicopters, a look at major crashes that have plagued HAL’s Dhruv chopp - The Economic Times

news.google.com · 04 Mar 2026

HAL delivers 4 ALH-Mk3 maritime helicopters to Indian Coast Guard, fleet set to reach 35 - India Sentinels

news.google.com · 11 Apr 2026

PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Essential facts about ALH Dhruv Mk III (Army)

Pipeline Status

Stage 6/7

Contract Signed

Estimated Budget

₹8,073 Cr (combined 34-helicopter contracts with ICG)

Financial Outlay

Target Timeline

2024–2031

Operational Target

Armed Service

Indian Army

65% Indigenous

What is the current status and stage of ALH Dhruv Mk III (Army)?▾

ALH Dhruv Mk III Utility Helicopters for Indian Army is currently at Stage 6 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (Contract Signed). Army utility helicopter induction package for SAR, transport, recce and casualty evacuation

What is the estimated budget or outlay for ALH Dhruv Mk III (Army)?▾

The allocated budget outlay for ALH Dhruv Mk III (Army) is estimated at ₹8,073 Cr (combined 34-helicopter contracts with ICG).

When is ALH Dhruv Mk III (Army) expected to be inducted or deployed?▾

The program schedule indicates 2024–2031.

Which agencies and companies are building ALH Dhruv Mk III (Army)?▾

ALH Dhruv Mk III (Army) is developed in coordination with vendors: HAL, Indian Army Aviation.

What is the indigenisation level of ALH Dhruv Mk III (Army)?▾

ALH Dhruv Mk III (Army) targets an indigenous content of 65%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

HAL · Indian Army Aviation

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