HAL Gets DAC Nod for Advanced Light Helicopters in Rs 1.10 Lakh Cr Defence Package
Bengaluru, 8 September 2026: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has informed the stock exchanges that the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH).
The overall capital acquisition proposals cleared by the DAC on 7 September 2026 under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh are estimated at about Rs 1,10,000 crore. Approximately 98% of the procurements will be sourced from the Indian industry.
Advanced Light Helicopters
The ALHs will be used by the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force to execute complex missions across all terrains and operational situations.
Other Major Approvals
Indian Army
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Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Recce Vehicles
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High Mobility Vehicles (HMV)
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Self-Propelled Mechanical Mine Layers (MML)
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Trawl Tanks
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Sarvatra Bridge System
Indian Navy
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Arudhra Radars (replacement of existing Air Route Surveillance Radars)
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Design, Development and procurement of Marine Gas Turbines (MGT)
Indian Air Force
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Proposals to enhance capability of fighters, transports and helicopters
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Ground-Based Multi-Purpose Jammer (GBMPJ)
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Defence Forces Secure Access Card (DEFSAC) System
HAL has attached the official Ministry of Defence PIB release with its Regulation 30 disclosure to BSE (Scrip Code: 541154) and NSE (Symbol: HAL).
Company Secretary: Shailesh Bansal
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
Source: HAL’s stock exchange filing dated 8 September 2026 and Ministry of Defence PIB release (Release ID: 2307452) dated 7 September 2026.