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

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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, the ‘raksha mantri’ hailed the LCH, developed by state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, saying its induction would be a “big boost” to the IAF’s “combat prowess”. The LCH, designed and manufactured by HAL, is an attack helicopter that can be deployed in various roles, including tracking slow-moving aerial targets, insurgency, destroying enemy defences, search and rescue, anti-tank and scouting. HAL’s website also states that the LCH possesses several stealth features and has armour protection, night attack capability and crash worthy landing gear to give it better survivability.

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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 …

IAF helicopter makes precautionary landing near Bhopal, crew safe | VIDEO
1 year, 2 months ago

IAF helicopter makes precautionary landing near Bhopal, crew safe | VIDEO

India TV News  

In a recent incident in Madhya Pradesh, an Indian Air Force ALH Dhruv helicopter executed a precautionary landing near Bhopal. This Indian Air Force helicopter, which was en route from Bhopal to Jhansi, transported engineers and a technical team to the site. IAF holds aerial display in Bhopal to mark its 91st anniversary This incident occurred just a day after …

Prachanda Josh: Indian Army Chief soars in Light Combat Helicopter at Aero India 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

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

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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 …

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 …

Aero India 2023: HAL to display unique 'Aatmanirbhar' formation, will showcase HLFT-42
1 year, 10 months ago

Aero India 2023: HAL to display unique 'Aatmanirbhar' formation, will showcase HLFT-42

India TV News  

Aero India 2023: As part of Aero India 2023 beginning on February 13 at the Air Force Station Yelahanka, the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will display a unique ‘Aatmanirbhar Formation’ flight of 15 helicopters consisting of all variants of Advanced Light Helicopter, ‘Prachand’ Light Combat Helicopter, and Light Utility Helicopter. The fixed wing front will witness LCA twin seater variant, Hawk-i, …

In Another Step Towards 'Atmanirbharta', PM Modi to Launch HAL's Helicopter Factory in K'taka on Feb 6
1 year, 10 months ago

In Another Step Towards 'Atmanirbharta', PM Modi to Launch HAL's Helicopter Factory in K'taka on Feb 6

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to dedicate to the nation a helicopter production facility of state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in Karnataka’s Tumakuru on Monday. It is India’s largest helicopter manufacturing facility and will initially produce Light Utility Helicopters,” the defence ministry said in a statement. With the establishment of facilities like Heli-Runway, Flight Hangar, Final Assembly Hangar, Structure …

HAL gets enquiries for helicopters from various countries: CMD
2 years, 2 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

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?

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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 …

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

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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 …

Aero India 2021: HAL to Showcase ‘Aatmanirbhar Formation Flight’; Focus on Defence, Aerospace
3 years, 10 months ago

Aero India 2021: HAL to Showcase ‘Aatmanirbhar Formation Flight’; Focus on Defence, Aerospace

News 18  

A unique flying display of HAL’s indigenous platforms aptly titled ‘Aatmanirbhar Formation Flight’ will be part of the flying display during the 13th edition of Aero India-2021 scheduled from February 3, 2021 at Air Force Station, Yelahanka. The ‘Aatmanirbhar Formation Flight’ consisting HAL products such as LCA trainer, HTT-40, IJT, Advanced Hawk Mk 132 and Civil Do-228 will fly in …

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