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India puts Metrea on contract for commercial air refueling, invests in helicopters

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The Metrea announcement came hand in hand with a major investment in India’s aviation capabilities, with the defense ministry announcing a $7.3 billion deal to purchase 156 Prachand light combat helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

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India puts Metrea on contract for commercial air refueling, invests in helicopters

The Metrea announcement came hand in hand with a major investment in India’s aviation capabilities, with the defense ministry announcing a $7.3 billion deal to purchase 156 Prachand light combat helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

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US Firm Metrea Awarded Air-To-Air Refuelling Contract To Support IAF Training, Invests Heavily In Indigenous Rotorcraft Production

India has initiated significant steps in modernising its military aviation capabilities, including contracting the American firm Metrea for ...

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Metrea awarded air-to-air refuelling contract to support Indian Air Force training

This development marks a significant expansion of Metrea’s presence in the international aerial refuelling market. It follows the company’s July acquisition of 14 tanker aircraft—C-135FR and KC-135RG models—from the French Air and Space Force, bringing Metrea’s fleet to 18 aircraft. With this fleet, Metrea now operates the largest commercial aerial refuelling service in the world, exceeding the capabilities of all but four national air forces. T…

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Breaking Defense broke the news in on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
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