ALH Mk-III (MR)
Indian Navy › Procurement
Maritime-role helicopter package for offshore protection, surveillance and response missions
Budget
₹2,901 Cr
Timeline
2026–2032
Sector
Indian Navy
Indigenisation
PROCUREMENT TIMELINE
AON
AON
Acceptance of Necessity — CCS/DAC approves the requirement.
RFI
RFI
Request for Information — industry capability survey.
RFP
RFP
Request for Proposal — detailed tender issued to vendors.
ToC
ToC
Transfer of Technology clause negotiations.
CNC
CNC
Contract Negotiation Committee finalises terms.
Contract
Contract
Contract signed with selected vendor(s).
Dev/Trial
Dev/Trial
CURRENTDevelopment, integration and user trials.
Induction
Induction
INTEL SIGNALS
MoD signed ALH Mk-III (MR) contract with HAL on 03 Mar 2026 for six helicopters with support and performance-based logistics.
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PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pipeline Status
Stage 6/7
Contract Signed
Estimated Budget
₹2,901 Cr
Financial Outlay
Target Timeline
2026–2032
Operational Target
Armed Service
Indian Navy
65% Indigenous
ALH Mk-III (Maritime Role) for Indian Coast Guard is currently at Stage 6 of 7 in the Indian defence procurement procedure (Contract Signed). Maritime-role helicopter package for offshore protection, surveillance and response missions
The allocated budget outlay for ALH Mk-III (MR) is estimated at ₹2,901 Cr.
The program schedule indicates 2026–2032.
ALH Mk-III (MR) is developed in coordination with vendors: HAL, Indian Coast Guard.
ALH Mk-III (MR) targets an indigenous content of 65%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
CONTENDERS / VENDORS
HAL · Indian Coast Guard
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