By Aritra Banerjee
In line with the Government’s vision to boost defence exports to friendly foreign countries, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed a contract with the Government of Mauritius to export one Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH Mk III) for Mauritius Police Force. The Govt. of Mauritius already operates HAL built ALH and Do-228 aircraft. HAL and the Govt. of Mauratius have further strengthened the long-standing business relations spanning over three decades with this contract.
The contract was signed by BK Tripathy, General Manager, Helicopter Division-HAL and OK Dabidin, Secretary of Home Affairs, Prime Minister’s Office, Govt. of the Republic of Mauritius, recently at HAL’s Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur, in the presence of Apurba Roy, General Manager, TAD-Kanpur, K Jhugroo, Deputy Commissioner of Mauritius Police, P Sohun, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Govt. of Mauritius, T Abdoolahkhan, Chief Inspector of Mauritius Police and Arup Kumar Mallick, Additional General Manager (Marketing)-HAL.
The ALH Mk III is a multi-role, multi-mission versatile helicopter in the 5.5-tonne category. It has proven its mettle in various utility roles, including numerous lifesaving missions in India and abroad during natural calamities. More than 335 ALHs have been produced, logging around 3,40,000 cumulative flying hours. HAL also ensures technical assistance and product support to the customer to ensure the healthy serviceability of the helicopter.
