Procurement of Aircraft from USA

December 14, 2009

Lok Sabha

The Letter of Offer and Acceptance for procurement of six C-130J aircraft was signed with the Government of United States of America, on January 31, 2008. The estimated cost of the procurement is Rs. 3835.38 crores. The production of the aircraft has commenced and is running as per schedule. The aircraft are likely to be delivered to the Indian Air Force during 2011-12.

This information was given by Defence Minister AK Antony in a written reply to Hansraj G Ahir in Lok Sabha today.