The Defence Ministry on Saturday approved the procurement of 111 utility helicopters for the Navy. famous Aluminum multi ladder suppliers The decisions were taken at a meeting of the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), the ministry's highest decision-making body on procurement. The policy envisages the establishment of long-term strategic partnerships with Indian defence majors through a transparent and competitive process wherein they would tie up with global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to seek technology transfers to set up domestic manufacturing infrastructure and supply chains.The government had issued an RFI for it in 2011 as well as in 2013. It is expected to be expanded to other segments at a later stage. Of these, 10 systems will be indigenously developed.

The DAC also accorded approval to procure 24 naval multi role helicopters (NMRH) which will have the capability to engage in anti-submarine warfare.In addition, the government also approved procurement of 14 vertically launched short-range missile systems. "These systems will boost the self-defence capability of ships against anti-ship missiles," the ministry said.In a major decision, the Defence Ministry on Saturday approved procurement of 111 utility helicopters for the Navy at a cost of over Rs 21,000 crore, officials said. Initially, the strategic partners will be selected in four segments - fighter aircraft, helicopters, submarines and armoured fighting vehicles/main battle tanks.

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