Centre approves record defence deal for 156 indigenous LCH Prachand helicopters

NEW DELHI: The central government on Friday approved the largest-ever deal for the procurement of 156 indigenously built

Light Combat Helicopters

(LCH) Prachand.
The decision was taken during a meeting of the

cabinet committee on security

(CCS).
According to defence officials, the

defence ministry

has signed contracts worth over Rs 2.09 lakh crore in the current financial year, with the LCH order marking the biggest acquisition under the 'Make in India' initiative.
This deal represents the largest order to date for

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited

(HAL), which will manufacture the helicopters at its Bengaluru and Tumkur plants in Karnataka.