Indian Navy to bolster anti-submarine warfare capabilities with MH 60R helicopter inductionThe Indian Navy is set to induct the MH 60R helicopter into its fleet next week, bolstering its Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capabilities. ...
29 Feb, 2024, 06.09 PM IST
One dead in army chopper crash in J&K's KishtwarThe pilots reported a technical fault to air traffic control and attempted a precautionary landing on a river bank when it crashed. ET had ...
05 May, 2023, 12.23 AM IST
Pawan Hans in talks with Indian Navy for Copter requirementWith plans to acquire new utility choppers stuck due to delays in the procurement process, the Navy has been looking at an option to lease ...
01 Mar, 2021, 06.24 AM IST
Navy may take light utility helicopters on leaseSources said that foreign vendors have been approached by the Navy to understand if such choppers – typically used to transport supplies an...
07 Dec, 2020, 07.29 AM IST
Indian choppers ready for winter operations in Ladakh, says HAL chiefThe in-service Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), which has proved its worth in supply missions to the Siachen glacier, is being used by the ...
24 Sep, 2020, 09.12 AM IST
Trump in India: $2 billion helicopter deal cleared; missile shield LoA receivedIn the run-up to President Donald Trump's visit, India has cleared a $2-billion deal to acquire naval multirole helicopters.
20 Feb, 2020, 11.59 AM IST
BSF plane crash: Biggest ever loss for the forceWith ten of its most experienced men being killed in a tragic crash today, the elite BSF air wing is staring at one of its biggest losses.
14 Jul, 2018, 04.23 PM IST
India plans to buy choppers from USThe last attempt to purchase these choppers was thwarted after nine years of efforts in 2016 after negotiations broke off with US manufactu...
22 May, 2018, 08.41 AM IST
Delhi Police to start air surveillance for proper patrolling of DelhiIncidents like riots, flash mobs and build-up of sudden crowd at VIP or secured installations can well be avoided through chopper surveilla...
24 Oct, 2015, 10.11 AM IST
Ecuador cancels Rs 200 crore order of seven ALHs after four crashesEcuadorian defence minister Fernando Cordero has announced plans to cancel the contract, 7 years after the Rs 200 crore deal was signed in ...
17 Oct, 2015, 12.30 PM IST
Barack Obama will soon fly in a chopper with its cabin having India stampUS helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky had entered into an agreement with TATA Advanced Systems in 2009 for the manufacture of cabins for the ...
20 Feb, 2015, 06.43 PM IST
To boost ties, PM Narendra Modi presents advanced chopper to NepalThe helicopter, which can cost anywhere between Rs 60-80 crore, is currently exported to at least three other countries, including the Mald...
25 Nov, 2014, 06.51 PM IST
Two new Mi-17 helicopters to bolster BSF air wingTwo advanced 'Mi' series choppers are set to provide additional support to the BSF air wing in anti-Naxal & counter-insurgency operations
29 Jul, 2014, 06.14 PM IST
- Army chopper crashes at Siachen; both pilots safe
The advanced light helicopter 'Dhruv', flown by two pilots of the Army Aviation Squadron, crashed in the northern glacier, the sources said.
13 May, 2013, 12.23 PM IST
- After Dantewada fiasco, IAF takes steps for choppers' safety
The IAF has now begun flying double sorties to many areas and more commandos for its air support missions in anti-naxal operations.
07 Apr, 2013, 02.35 PM IST
- Navy floats tender for buying 56 Light Utility Helicopters
A global tender has been floated by the Indian Navy for procuring 56 Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) which are expected to cost over Rs 4,0...
10 Aug, 2012, 04.27 PM IST
- Army to soon get indigenous weaponised chopper Advanced Light Helicopter 'Rudra'
The 'Rudra' is the first weaponised chopper built in the country and will be inducted into the Army Aviation Corps in the current financial...
04 Sep, 2011, 10.48 AM IST