The Ministry also signed a contract with Metrea Management for Wet Leasing of one FRA to provide air-to-air refuelling training to IAF pilots and the Indian Navy.Metrea will provide an FRA (KC135 aircraft) within six months, which will be the first FRA to be wet-leased by the IAF. “With the signing of these three contracts, the total number of contracts signed by the Ministry of Defence during 2024-25 reaches 193 with overall contract value exceeding Rs 2,09,050 crore, which is the highest ever and nearly double the previous highest figure.”In March 2022, the Cabinet Committee on Security approved procurement of 15 LCH Limited Series Production at Rs 3,887 crore along with infrastructure worth 377 crore.High-altitude combat readyThe Light Combat Helicopter Limited Series Production (LSP) is an indigenously designed, developed and manufactured state-of-the-art combat helicopter.Powered by twin Shakti Engine with range of 500 km and top speed of 268 kmph, it is compatible for high-altitude deployment at about 5000 metre (16,400 feet).Weapons onboard include Air to Air Missile Mistral 2, Anti Tank Guided Missile Dhruvastra, and 70 MM Rockets.
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