New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at bolstering Bharat’s defense capabilities, the Cabinet Committee on Security has greenlit a proposal for 34 cutting-edge Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv choppers. Among these, nine will be deployed with the Indian Coast Guard, while the Indian Army will receive the remaining 25.
Manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, these helicopters represent a substantial stride towards indigenization in defense production. The allocation of nine choppers to the Indian Coast Guard aims to modernize their fleet, replacing older light utility helicopters. Meanwhile, the Indian Army plans to utilize the 25 helicopters for various operational roles.
With an estimated project value exceeding Rs 8,000 crore, this initiative not only strengthens national defense but also fuels the momentum of indigenous production. Additionally, the government has cleared a project for upgrading the BMP infantry combat vehicles of the mechanized infantry directorate of the Indian Army.
The Advanced Light Helicopter (Dhruv) is a multi-role, new-generation helicopter in the 5.5-ton weight class, indigenously designed and developed by HAL
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