Indian Army grounds ALH Dhruv chopper fleet after recent crash in J-K
1 year, 7 months ago

Indian Army grounds ALH Dhruv chopper fleet after recent crash in J-K

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Indian Army has temporarily grounded its fleet of Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv as a “precautionary measure”, following the May 4 crash in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar, in which one soldier was killed and two others were injured, said defence officials. "In view of the crash in which one Army jawan lost his life on May 4, operations of the ALH Dhruv choppers have been halted as a precautionary measure by the force," Defence officials told news agency ANI. ALH Dhruv grounded for 2nd time in two months Notably, this is the second time in the last two months that the chopper fleet has been grounded for checks. As per news agency PTI sources, the ALH Dhruv choppers with the Navy and the Coast Guard are undergoing technical checks.

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Entire Dhruv fleet set to get key safety upgrade by end of month
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Entire Dhruv fleet set to get key safety upgrade by end of month

Hindustan Times  

A critical safety upgrade on the military’s advanced light helicopter Dhruv fleet, initiated by state-run plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited after a string of accidents last year, is nearing completion and the upgraded control system installed on the locally made choppers will improve their airworthiness, officials aware of the matter said on Monday. The Dhruv fleet, plagued by a nagging …

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 …

Punjab shocker: Army Major, soldiers brutally attacked by dhaba workers near Ropar; two arrested
9 months, 1 week ago

Punjab shocker: Army Major, soldiers brutally attacked by dhaba workers near Ropar; two arrested

India TV News  

In a shocking incident, an Indian Army officer and his team of 16 soldiers were allegedly viciously attacked by workers at a dhaba in Punjab. The incident occurred on Monday on the Manali-Ropar road in Punjab, where the Alpine Dhaba owner and workers assaulted the soldiers who were returning from a snow marathon victory. According to the FIR, ultra marathon …

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 …

"Higher fatigue" behind ALH Dhruv crashes, says govt panel
1 year, 7 months ago

"Higher fatigue" behind ALH Dhruv crashes, says govt panel

Firstpost  

Following a string of accidents, a major government regulatory body that oversees the certification of military aircraft is conducting a thorough examination of the indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter, the main workhorse of the Indian military. Officials in the defence and security establishment told the media that the preliminary study’s issues have already been identified by the committee formed by the …

Army grounds Dhruv ALH fleet again following Kishtwar crash
1 year, 7 months ago

Army grounds Dhruv ALH fleet again following Kishtwar crash

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Army has grounded its fleet of the indigenous Dhruv advanced light helicopter for a comprehensive safety check after a helicopter crash-landed two days ago, killing a soldier and injuring the two pilots, an official familiar with the matter said on Saturday. An Indian Army ALH in eastern sector The helicopter crash landed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district …

Indian Coast Guard helicopter crashes at Kochi Airport
1 year, 8 months ago

Indian Coast Guard helicopter crashes at Kochi Airport

The Hindu  

An Advanced Light Helicopter Mark III of Indian Coast Guard crashed at Cochin International Airport on Sunday noon, while it was on a flying sortie. The ALH was removed from the airport’s operational area around 2 p.m., following which the runway was cleared and flights resumed service after a safety inspection. Coast Guard sources said the ALH got airborne for …

ALH Dhruv fleet operations halted amid inquiry into Navy chopper accident
1 year, 9 months ago

ALH Dhruv fleet operations halted amid inquiry into Navy chopper accident

India Today  

After an Indian Navy helicopter met with an accident two days ago, the defence forces stopped operations of the entire fleet of ALH Dhruv choppers following an inquiry into the incident. The ALH choppers are flown by all three defence forces, including the Army, Navy and Air Force, along with the Indian Coast Guard. "The operations have been stopped till …

Advanced Light Helicopter crash in Arunachal likely due to engine-related issues
2 years, 1 month ago

Advanced Light Helicopter crash in Arunachal likely due to engine-related issues

The Hindu  

The cause of the crash of the weaponised Advanced Light Helicopter that killed all five personnel onboard in Arunachal Pradesh last week is most likely an engine-related issue, according to official sources and the Court of Inquiry will determine the exact cause. “We are putting all of them under a one-time check and they will be flying post that,” one …

Arunachal Pradesh: 3 military personnel martyred in ALH helicopter crash, 2 bodies found
2 years, 2 months ago

Arunachal Pradesh: 3 military personnel martyred in ALH helicopter crash, 2 bodies found

Firstpost  

The Advanced Light Helicopter crashed near the Tuting area in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Siang district at around 10:40 am on Friday, according to Defence PRO, Guwahati Itanagar : Three military personnel have reportedly been martyred after an ALH Dhruv helicopter crashed in the Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh on Friday. According to news agency ANI, the bodies of two …

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 …

2 pilots die as army helicopter crash-lands in J&K's Udhampur district
3 years, 3 months ago

2 pilots die as army helicopter crash-lands in J&K's Udhampur district

Hindustan Times  

Two pilots succumbed to their injuries after a helicopter of the Indian Army force-landed near Patnitop in Udhampur of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The pilots had been evacuated and rushed to a treatment facility, an army spokesperson said, adding further details were being ascertained. “Today, during a training sortie in the Patnitop area, the Indian Army Cheetah Helicopter crash-landed …

Army chopper forced to crash land in Udhampur, both pilots succumb to injuries
3 years, 3 months ago

Army chopper forced to crash land in Udhampur, both pilots succumb to injuries

India Today  

An Indian Army helicopter with two personnel on board was forced to crash land at Shiv Garh Dhar in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement, the Indian Army said, "Today during a training sortie in Patnitop area, an Indian Army Cheetah Helicopter crash-landed in Shiv Garh Dhar area in Udhampur district. DIG Udhampur Suleman Chowdhry had said …

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