Indian Air Force inducts 'Made-in-India' Light Combat Helicopter LCH for high-altitude warfare: IN PICS
The Indian Air Force has inducted Made-In-India Light Combat Helicopter made by HAL into the IAF fleet and the LCH has been developed primarily for mountain warfare after a requirement for it was felt during the Kargil war in 1999.
The first batch of indigenously-developed Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) is finally inducted into the IAF fleet at a ceremony in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur today. This will provide a boost to the Indian Air Force's combat prowess. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the induction ceremony and has played a crucial role in progressing cases for buying indigenous platforms for forces. The new chopper inducted into the force is capable of aerial combat and will help the force combat slow-moving aircraft, drones, and armored columns during conflicts. LCH has been developed primarily for mountain warfare after a requirement for it was felt during the Kargil war in 1999.
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