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India Orders Additional Dhruv Maritime Helicopters and VL-Shtil SAM
India’s Ministry of Defence signed two contracts on March 3, 2026 worth a total of ₹5,083 crore ($555 million) for the acquisition of six HAL
5 March 2026
India’s Ministry of Defence signed two contracts on March 3, 2026 worth a total of ₹5,083 crore ($555 million) for the acquisition of six HAL
In a boost to maritime security, the indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) MK III aircraft was formally inducted…
The induction ceremony of ‘322 Dega Flight’ was held in the presence of Vice Adm Ajendra Bahadur Singh, AVSM, VSM Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command (ENC) with three indigenously built Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) MK III helicopters flying into Naval Air Station, INS Dega on June 7.
HAL’s advanced light helicopter Dhruv Mk III MR has successfully demonstrated its deck-operations capabilities that include landing on deck, folding of blades and storing the helicopter inside the onboard hangar.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) handed over three Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH MK III) to the Indian Navy and two ALHs to the Indian Coast Guard.
