Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the Government of Mauritius signed a contract for the export of one Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH Mk-III) for the island nation’s police force, in line with the government’s vision to enhance defence exports to friendly foreign nations.
HAL and the Government of Mauritius have now further consolidated their long-standing business relations spanning over three decades, the Bengaluru-based company said in a statement. Mauritius operates an ALH and Dornier-228 aircraft build by HAL.
The deal was signed by General Manager, Helicopter Division-HAL, BK Tripathy, Secretary of Home Affairs, Prime Minister’s Office, Government of the Republic of Mauritius, OK Dabidin at HAL’s Transport Aircraft Division in Kanpur, it said.
The ALH Mk-III is a multi-role, multi-mission versatile helicopter in 5.5 tons category, as per HAL. The ALH has logged more than 340000 flying hours cumulatively with more than 335 produced to date. The company also offers technical assistance and product support to its customers to ensure a healthy serviceability of the helicopter.
