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1. Which organization signed a Rs 26,000-crore contract with the Defence Ministry for producing engines for Su-30MKI aircraft?
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) signed a Rs 26,000-crore contract with the Ministry of Defence for the production of 240 AL-31FP aero engines for the Su-30MKI aircraft. This contract, part of the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, aims to increase the indigenous content to 63% and enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force's Su-30 fleet. The engines will be produced at HAL's Koraput division.