Legacy and limitations: Why does Indian Army's youngest branch need urgent modernisation?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Legacy and limitations: Why does Indian Army's youngest branch need urgent modernisation?

Firstpost  

Ahead of the Aero India 2025, everything aircraft-related, including the helicopters operated by one of the Indian Army’s youngest brances– the Army Aviation Corps– is courting spotlight. Image courtesy: DRDO The Indian Army Aviation Corps, though one of the youngest branches of the Army, plays an indispensable role in modern military operations. However, as global military aviation advances and warfare dynamics change swiftly, the Indian Army finds itself at an important juncture: a long-overdue helicopter modernisation program is imperative to maintain combat readiness, operational efficiency, and national security. The future of Indian Army’s aviation Modernisation of the Indian Army’s helicopter fleet is not merely a matter of replacing old equipment; it is a strategic necessity that will define the future of India’s military aviation capabilities.

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India’s naval aviation roadmap: NAMCA’s path to self-reliance
3 weeks, 6 days ago

India’s naval aviation roadmap: NAMCA’s path to self-reliance

Firstpost  

The Naval Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft should not remain a conceptual project but evolve into a combat-ready aircraft, strengthening India’s strategic autonomy in naval aviation By reforming HAL, engaging private aerospace leaders, and ensuring real technology transfer, India can break free from cycles of dependency. With the world’s naval forces moving decisively toward fifth-generation carrier-based airpower, India’s need for an …

India’s naval aviation roadmap: NAMCA’s path to self-reliance
3 weeks, 6 days ago

India’s naval aviation roadmap: NAMCA’s path to self-reliance

Firstpost  

The Naval Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft should not remain a conceptual project but evolve into a combat-ready aircraft, strengthening India’s strategic autonomy in naval aviation The Indian Navy’s unveiling of its Naval Aviation Roadmap is more than a policy document—it is a declaration of intent. With the world’s naval forces moving decisively toward fifth-generation carrier-based airpower, India’s need for an …

A checklist for the Dhruv helicopter investigation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A checklist for the Dhruv helicopter investigation

The Hindu  

The fatal accident on January 5, 2025, where an Advanced Light Helicopter, Dhruv, of the Indian Coast Guard, had a fatal accident, has triggered the grounding of what is the workhorse of the country’s armed forces. Involve domain specialists The composition of a court of inquiry in India, even where such a basic characteristic such as flight controllability has been …

Indian Army awaiting batch delivery of Apache attack helicopters from US
7 months, 1 week ago

Indian Army awaiting batch delivery of Apache attack helicopters from US

India Today  

The Indian Army's Aviation Corps is still awaiting the delivery of the first batch of Apache AH-64E attack helicopters from the United States. The Indian Air Force has already inducted 22 Apache helicopters as part of a separate order signed in 2015, while the Indian Army is awaiting these advanced attack helicopters to bolster its capabilities. The Indian Army's Aviation …

Indian Army aviation gets major boost, defence ministry signs deal for 25 new ALH Dhruv helicopters
1 year ago

Indian Army aviation gets major boost, defence ministry signs deal for 25 new ALH Dhruv helicopters

India TV News  

New Delhi: In what is being seen as a major capability boost for the Indian Army, the Defence Ministry signed a contract for the procurement of 25 new Advanced Light Helicopters. "The Defence Ministry today signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for acquiring 25 new ALH Dhruv helicopters for the Indian Army. Deal for acquisition of 34 ALH Dhruv …

Combat helicopters, jets & artillery guns in India’s ₹2.23L crore defence push
1 year, 3 months ago

Combat helicopters, jets & artillery guns in India’s ₹2.23L crore defence push

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: In a significant boost to the country’s self-reliance drive and the military’s combat readiness, India on Thursday gave its go-ahead to major projects worth Rs.2.23 lakh crore, including the purchase of more light combat aircraft, light combat helicopters, artillery guns and anti-ship missiles, and the upgrade of Sukhoi-30 fighters. The approval for additional LCA Mk-1As comes almost three …

Army to start phasing out Cheetah, Chetak helicopters from 2027
1 year, 5 months ago

Army to start phasing out Cheetah, Chetak helicopters from 2027

The Hindu  

October 23, 2023 01:23 am | Updated 02:17 am IST - NEW DELHI The Army will start phasing out the first lot of the vintage Cheetah and Chetak helicopters from 2027 onwards on completion of their Total Technical Life while it looks to induct the indigenous Light Utility Helicopters in numbers to replace them, according to defence sources. In November …

Indo-US air power connect: Why there is a pitch for an American fighter
2 years ago

Indo-US air power connect: Why there is a pitch for an American fighter

Firstpost  

The U.S. defence sales in the last over a decade have mostly been in the military aviation sector. US military aircraft in India IAF first ordered the Lockheed C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft in early 2008 for special operations under the US government’s Foreign Military Sales program. Boeing also has a huge presence in military aircraft with Indian Air Force’s C-17, …

Prachanda Josh: Indian Army Chief soars in Light Combat Helicopter at Aero India 2023
2 years, 1 month ago

Prachanda Josh: Indian Army Chief soars in Light Combat Helicopter at Aero India 2023

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi showcased India as an attractive destination for investment in the defence manufacturing sector on the opening day of Aero India 2023 and said it will move towards becoming one of the leading exporters of military hardware globally Bengaluru: Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande flew in the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter Prachanda on the opening day …

Tata Boeing Aerospace delivers first fuselage for Indian Army AH-64 Apache
2 years, 2 months ago

Tata Boeing Aerospace delivers first fuselage for Indian Army AH-64 Apache

India TV News  

Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited delivered the first fuselage for six AH-64 Apache attack helicopters ordered by the Indian Army from its state-of-the-art facility in Hyderabad on Thursday. “This is a proud milestone and a testimony of our commitment towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat and the world-class manufacturing capabilities at our joint venture Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited at Hyderabad. The Apache will provide …

HAL gets enquiries for helicopters from various countries: CMD
2 years, 5 months ago

HAL gets enquiries for helicopters from various countries: CMD

The Hindu  

Several countries have shown interest in the indigenously-designed Advanced Light Helicopter and the Light Combat Helicopter and enquired about it during the DefExpo 2022 event, said C.B. On the Light Combat Aircraft -Mk1A, he said they are on track to begin deliveries to the Indian Air Force by February 2024. The helicopter production capacity of HAL currently is 30 per …

Made-in-India Light Combat Helicopters named 'Prachand' inducted into Indian Air Force
2 years, 5 months ago

Made-in-India Light Combat Helicopters named 'Prachand' inducted into Indian Air Force

Firstpost  

Light Combat Helicopter Limited Series Production is an indigenously designed, developed and manufactured state-of-the-art modern combat helicopter containing approximately 45 per cent indigenous content by value Jodhpur, Rajasthan: The first batch of indigenously-developed Light Combat Helicopter named “Prachand” was inducted into the Indian Air Force on Monday in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. It has always supported indigenously …

IAF inducts new-age indigenously-built Light Combat Helicopter | All about 'Prachand'
2 years, 5 months ago

IAF inducts new-age indigenously-built Light Combat Helicopter | All about 'Prachand'

India TV News  

The Indian Air Force will on Monday get the first batch of indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter which is capable of firing a range of missiles and other weapons. State-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd developed the Light Combat Helicopter and they were primarily designed for deployment in high-altitude regions. Here are the major highlights about the combat chopper The …

India receives two 'Romeo' helicopters: How they will boost navy’s capabilities
2 years, 7 months ago

India receives two 'Romeo' helicopters: How they will boost navy’s capabilities

Firstpost  

India is procuring 24 MH-60R helicopters by 2025 as part of a Rs 15,000-crore deal with the US government. They will be deployed for anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship strikes, specialised maritime operations as well as search and rescue missions The Indian Navy got a big shot in the arm to its combat capabilities on Thursday after receiving two MH-60 ‘Romeo’ multi-mission …

Army Aviation augments combat power while ageing Cheetah, Chetaks await replacement
2 years, 8 months ago

Army Aviation augments combat power while ageing Cheetah, Chetaks await replacement

The Hindu  

The Army Aviation Corps is in the process of a major augmentation of its fire power with the induction of the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter underway, and Apache attack helicopters from 2024 onwards. “While combat potential has increased manifold and is on an upswing, reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities are going to take a hit unless induction of Ka-226T and indigenous …

Indian Navy working with HAL to develop 50 UH (Marine) choppers for warship requirements
2 years, 11 months ago

Indian Navy working with HAL to develop 50 UH (Marine) choppers for warship requirements

India TV News  

Highlights Indian Navy and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited are looking at developing a new Utility Helicopter It will meet the warship requirements of the force Indian Navy would be looking at placing orders for 50 of these choppers In what could be a major boost for Make in India in defence, the Indian Navy and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited are looking at …

From Mi-4 to Light Combat Helicopters: India’s Armed Forces’ copter fleet has come a long way
2 years, 11 months ago

From Mi-4 to Light Combat Helicopters: India’s Armed Forces’ copter fleet has come a long way

Firstpost  

The need for the LCH was realised after the Kargil War of 1999. It is the only attack helicopter in the world, which can land and take-off at an altitude of 5000 m with considerable load of weapons The Indian Armed Forces received a big boost on Wednesday when the Cabinet Committee on Security approved the procurement of 15 indigenously …

HAL finalises plan to produce military helicopter on par with Boeing’s Apache Guardian
5 years ago

HAL finalises plan to produce military helicopter on par with Boeing’s Apache Guardian

Live Mint  

In an ambitious project with strategic significance, aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd has started ground work to produce a 10 to 12 tonne attack helicopter by 2027 which will be comparable with some of the best medium-lift military choppers globally like the Apache of the Boeing. Chairman and Managing Director of HAL R Madhavan said the aim of the mega …

India seeks 24 multi-role MH-60 'Romeo' Seahawk helicopters from US
6 years, 4 months ago

India seeks 24 multi-role MH-60 'Romeo' Seahawk helicopters from US

India TV News  

In a bid to make Indian Navy stronger, India has sought from the US 24 multi-role MH-60 'Romeo' anti-submarine helicopters at an estimated cost of USD 2 billion, defence industry sources here said on Friday. India has sent a letter of request to the US for an "urgent requirement" of 24 multi-role helicopters – MH 60 Romeo Seahawk, sources said. …

After Surgical Strikes on LoC, a New Role for India’s Aviators?
8 years, 5 months ago

After Surgical Strikes on LoC, a New Role for India’s Aviators?

The Quint  

Significant Changes Needed for Army Aviation The Indian Army Aviation Corps is fairly unique in terms of the composition and distribution of its equipment. In this context, it is worth highlighting that the majority of helicopters under the Army’s command are only light helicopters and would mostly be unable to facilitate most of the operational requirements of an Army Aviation …

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