Philippines reported to be keen on acquiring HAL Dhruv helicopters

Ajai Shukla from the Business Standard reports that the Philippines is keen to acquire Dhruv helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL).

Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III of Indian Coast Guard
Indian Coast Guard (GODL-India), GODL-India, via Wikimedia Commons

Manila is said to be looking at the maritime variant that is in use with the Indian Navy and Coast Guard.

The information first surface in September when HAL published its annual report. In it, the aerospace firm said it had received interest from the Philippines Coast Guard for procurement of 7 ALH and 8 Do-228 aircraft through Government of India Line of Credit.

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