Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Archives

Reshaping India’s Military Strategy in 2025: The Dawn of Integrated Defence

Neeraj Singh Manhas - January 14, 2025

In 2025, India is set to embark on a transformative journey in its defence sector by implementing Integrated Theatre Commands (ITCs). This initiative aims to unify the Army, Navy, and Air Force under a...

Ministry of Defence Signs Contracts Worth Rs 8073 Crore with HAL for Acquisition of 34 Dhruv Mk-III Helicopters

Admin - March 14, 2024

New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence on March 13 signed two contracts with a combined value of Rs 8073 crore with the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for acquisition of 34 advanced light helicopters and associated...

Aatmanirbharta: Beyond Rhetoric

Lt Gen Prakash Katoch - August 14, 2023

Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May 2020 with a Rs 2,000,000 crore (US$ 262 billion) package (10 percent of India’s GDP), the Aatmanirbhar Bharat campaign aims to foster self-reliance across various sectors....

Indian Coast Guard Plans to Acquire 16 Advanced Light Helicopters

Admin - January 17, 2020

New Delhi:In a move to tighten coastal security, the Indian Coast Guard plans to acquire 16 advanced light helicopters apart from 50 vessels to its fleet as part of its vision to have 200...

Defence Acquisition Council Approves Purchase of 14 Choppers for ICG

Admin - December 1, 2019

New Delhi: In a move to strengthen coastal defence, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the purchase of 14 Twin Engine Heavy Helicopters (TEHH). The DAC cleared proposal...