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PM Modi hands over Light Combat Helicopters to IAF chief

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has handed over the indigenously built light combat helicopters (LCH), developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, to the Indian Air Force chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari. The Light Combat Helicopters which incorporate advanced technologies and stealth features for effective combat roles are expected to boost India’s ability to remain self-reliant. The LCH is the only attack helicopter that can land and take off at an altitude of 5,000 m with a considerable load of weapons and fuel.

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The Prime Minister will also hand over ‘Made in India’ drones to the Indian Army which would be using them for different requirements all across the country. For the Navy, PM Modi would hand over the DRDO designed Advanced Electronic Warfare suite for naval ships including that for Indian Aircraft Carrier Vikrant.

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  • Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Headquarters: Bengaluru;
  • Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Founder: Walchand Hirachand;
  • Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Founded: 23 December 1940, Bengaluru.

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