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Made-in-India light combat helicopters 'Prachand' inducted into IAF

IndiaTimes Monday, 3 October 2022
"For a long time, there was a need for attack helicopters and during the 1999 Kargil war, its need was felt seriously. The LCH is a result of research and development for two decades and its induction into IAF is an important milestone in defence production," Singh further said.
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News video: IAF inducts first Made-in-India Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) in its fleet | Oneindia News*Explainer

IAF inducts first Made-in-India Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) in its fleet | Oneindia News*Explainer 05:22

 The IAF inducted its first indigenous Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) named 'PRACHAND' in its fleet in a ceremony organised in Jodhpur Air Force Base in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. These helicopters are capable of destruction of enemy air defence, performing counter-insurgency...

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