(ET)
Tata Power Strategic Engineering Division (Tata Power SED) on Monday announced the signing of a Rs 1,200 crore contract with Ministry of Defence for modernisation of infrastructure of 37 airfields of Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard. To be executed over the next four years, the contract involves supply, installation and commissioning of modern airfield equipment like CAT II instrument landing system and CAT II airfield lighting system along with other navigational aids and air traffic management system besides creating the required civil and electrical infrastructure.
In March 2011, Tata Power SED had obtained from Ministry of Defence a contract for about Rs 1,220 crore for modernisation of 30 airfields and successfully executed the same. The new contract is a continuation of the previous order with additional 37 Airfields undergoing modernisation which will provide control of airfield systems to air traffic controllers, enhancing aerospace safety and operational capability by facilitating operations in poor visibility and adverse weather conditions.
