HAL, January 20, 2022 - In-line with Government’s vision to boost defence exports to friendly foreign countries, HAL signed a contract with Government of Mauritius for export of one Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH Mk III) for the Mauritius Police Force.
The contract was signed by Mr. BK Tripathy, General Manager, Helicopter Division-HAL and Mr. 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 Mr. Apurba Roy, General Manager, TAD-Kanpur, Mr. K Jhugroo, Deputy Commissioner of Mauritius Police, Mrs. P Sohun, Dy Permanent Secretary, Govt. of Mauritius, Mr. T Abdoolahkhan, Chief Inspector of Mauritius Police and Mr. Arup Kumar Mallick, Addl. General Manager (Mktg)-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 role including numerous lifesaving missions during natural calamities in India and abroad.
HAL also ensures technical assistance and product support to the customer to ensure healthy serviceability of the helicopter.
HAL and Mauritius relations traces back over three decades. The Mauritius police squadron already operates the HAL Chetak (Alouette III) and HAL Dhruv (ALH mk1)
The contract was signed by Mr. BK Tripathy, General Manager, Helicopter Division-HAL and Mr. 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 Mr. Apurba Roy, General Manager, TAD-Kanpur, Mr. K Jhugroo, Deputy Commissioner of Mauritius Police, Mrs. P Sohun, Dy Permanent Secretary, Govt. of Mauritius, Mr. T Abdoolahkhan, Chief Inspector of Mauritius Police and Mr. Arup Kumar Mallick, Addl. General Manager (Mktg)-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 role including numerous lifesaving missions during natural calamities in India and abroad.
HAL also ensures technical assistance and product support to the customer to ensure healthy serviceability of the helicopter.
HAL and Mauritius relations traces back over three decades. The Mauritius police squadron already operates the HAL Chetak (Alouette III) and HAL Dhruv (ALH mk1)
HAL ALH Mk3 has been ordered by the Indian Armed Forces and Coast Guard
See also |
Mauritius Police Force HAL Dhruv
