Prachand: New guardians for India's skies as LCH gets inducted into IAF
2 years, 2 months ago

Prachand: New guardians for India's skies as LCH gets inducted into IAF

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The LCH helicopters have been purchased from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for 3387 crores. Of these, 10 helicopters are for the Indian Air Force while 5 are for the Indian Army LCH induction in IAF: True to its nature and ability, the indigenous Light Attack Helicopter that was formally inducted into the Indian Air Force has been named ‘Prachand’. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh handed over the first batch of indigenous attack helicopter LCH to the Indian Air Force after a Sarva Dharma Puja programme - a time honoured tradition in the Indian armed forces. On Monday, 10 LCH helicopters were inducted into the Indian Air Force that will be posted in Jodhpur close to the border with Pakistan. Of these, 10 helicopters are for the Indian Air Force while 5 are for the Indian Army.

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Govt to buy 156 light combat helicopters from HAL at ₹50k-cr
6 months, 1 week ago

Govt to buy 156 light combat helicopters from HAL at ₹50k-cr

Hindustan Times  

The defence ministry has issued a tender to Bengaluru-based plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the proposed acquisition of 156 Prachand light combat helicopters to sharpen the capabilities of the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force, officials aware of the matter said on Monday. The development comes two months after the ministry issued a tender to HAL for the …

HAL gets over ₹45,000-crore tender for 156 light combat helicopters
6 months, 1 week ago

HAL gets over ₹45,000-crore tender for 156 light combat helicopters

Hindustan Times  

In a big boost for Made in India in defence, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on Monday said the Defence Ministry has issued a Request for Proposal for 156 Light Combat Helicopters. A HAL light combat helicopter during a flight in Ladakh "In terms of Regulation 30 of the SEBI Regulations, 2015, we would like to inform that, Request for Proposal has …

Indian Army aviation gets major boost, defence ministry signs deal for 25 new ALH Dhruv helicopters
9 months, 1 week 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 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, 2 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 …

Army needs 200 new helicopters, says General Pande
1 year, 10 months ago

Army needs 200 new helicopters, says General Pande

Hindustan Times  

BENGALURU: The army plans to buy a mix of 200 utility and combat helicopters to meet its operational requirements, with the platforms set to be produced in the country, army chief General Manoj Pande said at Aero India 2023 on Tuesday. He said the army needs around 110 light utility helicopters and 90 to 95 light combat helicopters that will …

LCH Prachand, BrahMos missiles, HAL’s HLFT-42 and more: The stars at Aero India 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

LCH Prachand, BrahMos missiles, HAL’s HLFT-42 and more: The stars at Aero India 2023

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The Aero India 2023 show kicked off to a flying start in Bengaluru. The country’s ‘Make in India’ thrust will also shine bright as the BrahMos missile, the LCH Prachand, jetpacks for the Indian Army will be featured Aero India 2023, the aerospace exhibition in Bengaluru, is off to a flying start. LCH Prachand Aero India 2023 will serve as …

Prachand: A boost for defence indigenisation
2 years, 2 months ago

Prachand: A boost for defence indigenisation

Hindustan Times  

The induction of the indigenously developed light combat helicopter, now named Prachand, into the Indian Air Force is a milestone for the country’s efforts to achieve self-reliance in defence production and manufacturing. As defence minister Rajnath Singh correctly noted at the ceremony to induct the Prachand, the war in Ukraine and other recent conflicts have shown that heavy weapon systems …

From LCH Prachand to INS Vikrant, how ‘Make in India’ defence is transforming the nation
2 years, 2 months ago

From LCH Prachand to INS Vikrant, how ‘Make in India’ defence is transforming the nation

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The ‘Make in India’ programme received a great boost when India inducted the Light Combat Helicopter Prachand. The recent projects, showcasing India’s capabilities in the defence sector, has caught China and Pakistan on the back foot Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for an ‘aatmanirbhar Bharat’ in the defence manufacturing sector is slowly but steadily becoming a reality. Congratulations to every …

Watch: Rajnath Singh flies in LCH, new 'Prachand' addition to IAF arsenal
2 years, 2 months ago

Watch: Rajnath Singh flies in LCH, new 'Prachand' addition to IAF arsenal

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The induction of the Light Combat Helicopter manufactured by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited into the Indian Air Force is expected to strengthen India’s air and border security. The IAF and the Indian Army were waiting for the ‘Prachand’ for a long time LCH induction in IAF: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh took a sortie in the Light Combat Helicopter at Jodhpur …

IAF inducts indigenously-built Light Combat Helicopter
2 years, 2 months ago

IAF inducts indigenously-built Light Combat Helicopter

Deccan Chronicle  

Jodhpur: The Indian Air Force on Monday inducted the first fleet of indigenously - built Light Combat Helicopter, which has been developed primarily for mountain warfare after a requirement for it was felt during the Kargil war in 1999. The fleet comprising four helicopters was inducted into the IAF at a ceremony at the Jodhpur Air Force Station in presence …

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

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

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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 …

Big boost for India's defence as Rajnath Singh inducts LCH into IAF
2 years, 2 months ago

Big boost for India's defence as Rajnath Singh inducts LCH into IAF

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The indigenous Light Combat Helicopter is manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for use in the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army LCH induction in IAF: The first batch of the Light Combat Helicopter manufactured by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited was inducted into the Indian Air Force on Monday. The indigenous Light Combat Helicopter is manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited …

LCH: Why India needed Light Combat Helicopter after Kargil War?
2 years, 2 months ago

LCH: Why India needed Light Combat Helicopter after Kargil War?

Firstpost  

The need for a helicopter like the LCH was felt by the IAF and Indian Army during the Kargil war in 1999. At that time the enemy was in a better position as the Pakistan Army was sitting at a superior height LCH induction in IAF: The induction of the Light Combat Helicopter manufactured by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited into …

Enemies beware: What makes the IAF’s newly-inducted Light Combat Helicopter so deadly
2 years, 2 months ago

Enemies beware: What makes the IAF’s newly-inducted Light Combat Helicopter so deadly

Firstpost  

The Light Combat Helicopter, manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, can land and take-off at an altitude of 5,000 metres. The Indian Air Force has formally inducted the first batch of indigenously-developed Light Combat Helicopter in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at an event in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur. Catch all the latest updates from the LCH induction HERE On Twitter, …

Tested in Ladakh at height of India-China conflict, LCH is a killing machine
2 years, 2 months ago

Tested in Ladakh at height of India-China conflict, LCH is a killing machine

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Along with the heavy-duty Apache attack helicopters and Chinook heavy-lift choppers acquired from the US, the LCH is expected to provide much needed extra teeth to the Indian air Force and Indian Army in Ladakh LCH induction in IAF: The Indian Air Force will formally induct the Light Combat Helicopter today. pic.twitter.com/0ZQzJAAB1u — Prasar Bharati News Services & Digital Platform …

First batch of indigenously-developed Light Combat Helicopter to be inducted into IAF today
2 years, 2 months ago

First batch of indigenously-developed Light Combat Helicopter to be inducted into IAF today

Firstpost  

The induction ceremony will be led by Rajnath Singh who has played a crucial role in progressing cases for buying indigenous platforms for forces Jodhpur: In a major boost to the Indian Air Force’s combat prowess, the first batch of indigenously-developed Light Combat Helicopter will be inducted into the IAF inventory at a ceremony in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur today. The CCS …

WATCH | Rajnath Singh takes sortie in Made-in-India Light Combat Helicopter 'Prachand' after induction in IAF
2 years, 2 months ago

WATCH | Rajnath Singh takes sortie in Made-in-India Light Combat Helicopter 'Prachand' after induction in IAF

India TV News  

Prachand LCH inducted in IAF: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday took a sortie in Made-in-India Light Combat Helicopter named ‘Prachand’ at Jodhpur airbase. The new combat choppers were inducted into the Indian Air Force in a ceremony earlier today in Jodhpur in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari. …

Light Combat Helicopters, first indigenously developed chopper, inducted into Indian Air Force
2 years, 2 months ago

Light Combat Helicopters, first indigenously developed chopper, inducted into Indian Air Force

India TV News  

The first indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopters was on Monday inducted into Indian Air Force at Jodhpur, in the presence of Defence minister Rajnath Singh and IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari. "Recent Ukrainian conflict or earlier conflicts teach us that heavy weapon systems and platforms, which are unable to move rapidly across the battlefield, have low capability, and …

Why has Indian Army's LCH helicopter caused panic in China, Pakistan?
2 years, 2 months ago

Why has Indian Army's LCH helicopter caused panic in China, Pakistan?

Firstpost  

Due to its low weight, the LCH can takeoff and land despite being loaded with its full quota of missiles and other weapons even in high altitude areas New Delhi: The indigenously designed and developed Light Combat Helicopter was inducted into the Indian Army on September 29. In such a situation, the question arises that why did the Indian Army …

IAF to formally induct indigenously-built Light Combat Helicopter on Monday
2 years, 2 months ago

IAF to formally induct indigenously-built Light Combat Helicopter on Monday

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force will induct on Monday the first batch of indigenously-developed Light Combat Helicopter, in a boost to its combat prowess as the multi-role platform is capable of firing a range of missiles and other weapons. It will be inducted into the IAF inventory at a ceremony in Jodhpur in presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh …

IAF to induct made-in-India Light Combat Helicopter today | PICS
2 years, 2 months ago

IAF to induct made-in-India Light Combat Helicopter today | PICS

India TV News  

The Indian Air Force will induct the first batch of indigenously-developed Light Combat Helicopter on Monday, in what Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called "big boost" to the IAF's "combat prowess". Visuals of the Light Combat Helicopter Image Source : INDIA TVThe helicopter can also be used against slow-moving aircraft and remotely piloted aircraft of adversaries. Image Source : INDIA TVThe …

Indian Navy working with HAL to develop 50 UH (Marine) choppers for warship requirements
2 years, 8 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, 8 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 …

India to get 15 local-made light combat helicopters
2 years, 8 months ago

India to get 15 local-made light combat helicopters

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a significant move, the prime minister-led Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday approved the procurement of 15 indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopters at a cost of Rs 3,887 crore. "The CCS has approved procurement of 15 Light Combat Helicopter Limited Series Production at the cost of Rs 3,887 crore along with infrastructure sanctions worth Rs 377 crore," …

PM Modi-led committee approves purchase of 15 indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopters for Rs 3,887 crore
2 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi-led committee approves purchase of 15 indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopters for Rs 3,887 crore

Firstpost  

The helicopter is manufactured by state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. The Defence Ministry said 10 helicopters will be for the Indian Air Force and five will be for the Indian Army New Delhi: In a significant move, the prime minister-led Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday approved the procurement of 15 indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopters at a cost of Rs …

PM Modi-led CCS approves procurement of 15 light combat helicopters
2 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi-led CCS approves procurement of 15 light combat helicopters

India TV News  

Highlights Defence ministry said 10 helicopters will be for Indian Air Force and five will be for Indian army Helicopter can also be deployed in high altitude bunker-busting operations This will give a further push to Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative In a significant move, the prime minister-led Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday approved the procurement of 15 indigenously developed Light …

HAL set to deliver first batch of 3 Light Combat Helicopters to IAF
3 years, 5 months ago

HAL set to deliver first batch of 3 Light Combat Helicopters to IAF

The Hindu  

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is gearing up to deliver the first batch of three Light Combat Helicopters to the Indian Air Force once acceptance tests are completed. “HAL has received Letter of Intent for five Air force and five Army LCH for delivery pending contract finalisation of 15 Limited Series Production LCH. On the remaining helicopters of the LSP series, the …

Indian Coast Guard inducts 3 indigenously-built advanced light helicopters ALH MK III
3 years, 6 months ago

Indian Coast Guard inducts 3 indigenously-built advanced light helicopters ALH MK III

India TV News  

As part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat vision, three indigenously-built Advanced Light Helicopters MK III were inducted into Indian Coast Guard on Saturday. Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar said that the helicopters, which are part of ALH Mk III programme, will be positioned at four Coast Guard squadrons at Bhubaneshwar, Porbandar, Kochi and Chennai. Director General, Indian Coast …

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