India MoD $559 million contract for HAL’s ALH Mk-III Helicopters, Russian VL-Shtil Missiles: New Delhi — March 3, 2026 — The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed contracts worth USD 559 million (INR 5,083 crore) for the acquisition of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III (Maritime Role) for the Indian Coast Guard and Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch (VL)-Shtil missile systems for the Indian Navy.