The Cabinet Committee, under the Buy (Indian) category, has recently approved procurement proposal of 240 aero-engines (AL-31FP) for the Su-30 MKI aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Engine Specifications:
- Indigenous Content: Over 54%
- Role: One of the most powerful and strategically significant fleets of the IAF
- Objective: To meet fleet sustenance requirements and strengthen national defense preparedness
Buy (Indian) Category
- Under the Defence Acquisition Procedure, it is an acquisition from an Indian vendor, where the product may not be developed indigenously but has at least 60% indigenous content on a cost basis of the base contract price
- Eligibility: Vendors in the ‘Buy (Indian-IDDM)’ category, with indigenous design and at least 50% indigenous content, are also eligible.
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Frequently Asked Question:
What is the Buy (Indian) category in defense acquisition?
The Buy (Indian) category is an acquisition from an Indian vendor with at least 60% indigenous content on a cost basis. Vendors in the ‘Buy (Indian-IDDM)’ category with indigenous design and 50% indigenous content are also eligible.
What was the recent procurement approved under the Buy (Indian) category?
The Cabinet Committee recently approved the procurement of 240 aero-engines (AL-31FP) for the Su-30 MKI aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Who is eligible to participate in the Buy (Indian) category?
Vendors in the ‘Buy (Indian-IDDM)’ category with indigenous design and at least 50% indigenous content are eligible to participate in the Buy (Indian) category of defense acquisitions.
What is the significance of the Buy (Indian) category in defense procurement?
The Buy (Indian) category promotes indigenous manufacturing and technology development in defense acquisitions. It ensures that a certain percentage of the product is manufactured in India, contributing to self-reliance and strengthening national security.