Indigenous Dhruv Helicopter Cleared for Military Use After Crash Probe
The Army and Air Force variants of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), have been officially cleared for operations. This decision comes after a three-month grounding prompted by a fatal crash of an Indian Coast Guard Dhruv in January 2025. Based on the Defect Investigation Committee’s recommendations, HAL and defence users have now prepared a time-bound plan to safely resume operations.
The HAL Dhruv helicopters, temporarily grounded since January 5, 2025, due to a crash in Porbandar, Gujarat, have been cleared for flying. The clearance follows the Defect Investigation (DI) Committee’s analysis and coincides with operational requirements following the Pahalgam terror attack.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Indigenous Dhruv Helicopter Cleared for Military Use After Crash Probe |
| Helicopter Name | Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv |
| Manufacturer | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) |
| Result | Grounding of 330 ALH Dhruvs in armed forces |
| Clearance Status | Approved for Army and Air Force use (May 2, 2025) |
| Investigating Body | Defect Investigation (DI) Committee |
| Follow-up Actions | Time-bound plan for safe resumption |
| Display | Team Impact IAF Sarang team missed Aero India 2025 |
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