India will soon become self-reliant in defence sector, find itself among leading nations of the world: Rajnath SinghIndia's defence production has reached a record 1.51 lakh crore rupees for 2024-25. Defence exports also hit an all-time high of 38,424 cro...
12 Apr, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
HAL hands over four ALH Mk III Maritime helicopters to Indian Coast GuardThe company said it has met the delivery timeline and further strengthened the Indian Coast Guard's maritime capabilities.
10 Apr, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi visits HAL, takes sortie in LCH PrachandArmy Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi experienced the Light Combat Helicopter Prachand firsthand in Bengaluru. He reviewed Army Aviation projects ...
08 Apr, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
As India orders more 6 ALH Mk-III helicopters, a look at major crashes that have plagued HAL’s Dhruv chopperIndia has signed defence deals worth over Rs 5,000 crore. This includes a significant purchase of Advanced Light Helicopters for the Indian...
04 Mar, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
IAF's Sarang Helicopter Display Team to take part in Singapore Air ShowThe team, established in 2005, comprises five indigenously designed and manufactured Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) helicopters.
02 Feb, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
HAL issues clarification after reports of defect in ALH helicopterHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has addressed a newspaper report regarding a defect in the Tail Drive Shaft of ALH Helicopters, terming...
07 Sep, 2025, 02.48 PM IST
Indian armed forces face major setback as more than 300 ALHs continue to remain grounded, disrupting critical operationsThe Indian armed forces face operational challenges due to the grounding of approximately 330 Advanced Light Helicopters (ALHs) following a...
19 Apr, 2025, 11.40 AM IST
Defence forces halt ALH Dhruv fleet operations in wake of Navy accidentThe ALH choppers are operated by all three defence forces including the Army, Navy and Air Force along with the Indian Coast Guard. The ALH...
10 Mar, 2023, 11.30 PM IST
Boost to maritime security as Coast Guard gets 2 Dhruv Advanced Light HelicoptersAs the rotor blades of the helicopter cut through the air, aircraft were ceremonially welcomed into service with a traditional water cannon...
31 Mar, 2022, 07.19 PM IST
Navy gets three indigenously built advanced light helicoptersWith the induction of these maritime reconnaissance and coastal security (MRCS) helicopters, the ENC got a boost towards enhancing the capa...
07 Jun, 2021, 10.10 PM IST
Naval Helicopters: Critical trials ahead for indigenous ALHWith a plan to manufacture naval utility helicopters under a strategic partnership model in the doldrums, all eyes are on a critical trial ...
15 Apr, 2021, 11.16 AM IST
HAL rolls out 300th Advanced Light Helicopter-Dhruv, Ground Run of LCH also doneSpeaking on the occasion, HAL CMD, R Madhavan said ALH never looked back from the day when the prototype took its maiden flight on August 3...
29 Sep, 2020, 05.34 PM IST
HAL delivers first three Dhruv helicopters to Indian ArmyThe Advanced Light Helicopter is a multi-role, new generation helicopter in the 5.5-ton weight class, indigenously designed and developed b...
22 Feb, 2019, 05.56 PM IST
Ecuador crash will not affect ALH exports: HALThe Ecuadorian Air Force, which bought five Dhruv ALHs from the Bangalore-headquartered HAL, had grounded the entire fleet.
19 Feb, 2015, 03.50 PM IST
- First batch of Advanced Light Helicopter 'Dhruv' Mk-III comes into the IAF family
The first batch of Advanced Light Helicopter 'Dhruv' Mk-III was on Wednesday inducted at the IAF station here.
09 Feb, 2012, 11.47 AM IST
- Govt to induct Dhruv choppers to carry forces
The Union home ministry has decided to induct eight ‘Dhruv’ Advanced Light Helicopters by next month for quick mobilisation of forces to de...
07 Feb, 2009, 10.15 AM IST
- ALH helicopter crashes; co-pilot killed
Months after it was declared air-worthy, an Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) of the famed 'Sarang' Helicopter aerobatic team crashed at Yela...
02 Feb, 2007, 05.40 PM IST