India seals ₹5,083 Cr defense mega-deal for Coast Guard helicopters, Russian missiles

• India signed two defense agreements worth ₹5,083 crore on March 3, 2026, in New Delhi.
• First deal: ₹2,901 crore with HAL for 6 Advanced Light (Dhruv) Helicopters (ALH Mk-III) for the Indian Coast Guard.
• These helicopters will enhance maritime surveillance, fishermen's safety, and environmental monitoring, boosting 'Make in India'.
• Second deal: ₹2,182 crore with Russia's Rosoboronexport for 'Vertical Launch Shtil' missiles for the Indian Navy.
• Missiles will strengthen naval air defense on warships, reinforcing India-Russia defense ties.