The multi-million-dollar acquisition will provide the Indian Air Force with converted Boeing 767 tankers to supplement or replace its ageing Ilyushin Il-78 fleet. In addition to delivering mid-air refuelling for aircraft like the Rafale and Su-30MKI, the platforms will support cargo and troop transport. At least 30 percent of the project work will take place domestically, with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited anticipated to execute local systems integration. Following final administrative clearances, deliveries are expected to roll out across a two-year operational window.
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is slated to manage wiring, structural updates, and systems…: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is slated to manage wiring, structural updates, and systems integration as the primary domestic partner.
The converted tanker transports will modernize India's aerial replenishment capabilities…: The converted tanker transports will modernize India's aerial replenishment capabilities while replacing an ageing fleet of Russian-origin Ilyushin Il-78s.
These multi-role aircraft will perform strategic airlift, cargo logistics, and troop tran…: These multi-role aircraft will perform strategic airlift, cargo logistics, and troop transport alongside mid-air refuelling for combat jets.
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NEW DELHI: Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is on the verge of winning a massive $905.7 million (approx Rs 8,000 crore) deal to convert six Boeing 767 passenger jets into refuelling tankers for the
Indian Air Force (IAF), according to Israel media reports.
Israel govt-owned IAI is a major aerospace and aviation manufacturer in the world that produces aerial and astronautic systems for both military and civilian usage. It has emerged as the sole qualifying bidder after rival proposals from Russian and European firms failed to meet evaluation criteria, as per the reports.
If it wins the bidding, IAI will purchase six Boeing 767 aircraft for the purpose, with a commitment that at least 30% of the work on the refuelling tanker project will be done in India under the Make-in-India initiative. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is likely to be the Indian partner for the conversion work that includes local systems integration, wiring and structural updates. Deliveries are projected to span from around 2028 to 2030 following clearance processes
IAI’s Multi-Mission Tanker Transport is based on pre-owned Boeing 767 passenger aircraft…
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