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Dornier 228 Order for Coast Guard: ₹2,312 Crore Deal

16 February 20261 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYDornier 228 Orderfor Coast Guard:₹2,312 Crore Deal16 February 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Defence Ministry placed an order worth ₹2,312 crore with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for eight Dornier 228 planes to serve the Coast Guard.

Key facts

  • Deal value: ₹2,312 crore.
  • Supplier: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
  • Quantity: eight aircraft.
  • User: Indian Coast Guard.
  • Type: twin-engine turboprop Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) utility aircraft.

Roles

  • Maritime patrol.
  • Border surveillance.
  • Search and rescue.
  • Transport and logistics.

Manufacturing

  • Original designer: Dornier GmbH (Germany), early 1980s.
  • Licence production in India: HAL, Kanpur.

Variants

VariantDescription
Dornier 228-100 / 200Early passenger versions
Dornier 228 NGUpgraded model with glass cockpit
Hindustan-Dornier 228HAL’s civil and military versions
Maritime patrol typeFitted with surveillance systems
Air ambulance / VIPSpecial transport versions

Exam angle

  • Contract partner: HAL.
  • Production site: Kanpur.
  • Aircraft class: STOL utility aircraft.

Test yourself

1. How many Dornier 228 aircraft will be procured for the Indian Coast Guard under the new contract?

The contract covers eight Dornier 228 aircraft.

2. Where does HAL manufacture the Dornier 228 in India?

The notes say HAL builds it at Kanpur under licence.

3. What is the value of the Dornier 228 contract signed with HAL?

The contract is worth ₹2,312 crore.

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