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Army Chief Flies Indigenous Prachand Helicopter, Reviews Air Defence Power

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visited Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and undertook a sortie in the indigenously developed Prachand Light Combat Helicopter. He experienced the helicopter's performance and mission readiness firsthand, highlighting its role as a key addition to India's combat capabilities. This follows his recent visit to the Army Air Defence College in Gopalpur, Odisha, where he witnessed an integrated air defence firepower exercise. The Chief complimented the personnel for their dedication and exhorted them to strive for dominance in the evolving battlespace.

Key Points: Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi Flies HAL Prachand Combat Helicopter

  • Army Chief flies Prachand LCH
  • Reviews indigenous helicopter's performance
  • Witnesses integrated air defence exercise
  • Prachand designed for high-altitude ops
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Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi undertakes sortie in Prachand helicopter at HAL

General Upendra Dwivedi undertakes sortie in indigenous Prachand LCH at HAL, reviews integrated air defence firepower in Odisha.

"The #COAS complimented the Air Defence Warriors for their relentless commitment towards strengthening India's defence - Indian Army"

New Delhi, April 8

General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, on Wednesday visited Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and undertook a sortie in the HAL Prachand Light Combat Helicopter.

During the visit, the Army Chief experienced first-hand the helicopter's performance, agility, and mission readiness.

The Prachand Light Combat Helicopter is an indigenously developed platform designed for high-altitude operations and is a key addition to India's combat capabilities.

On March 29, Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi witnessed the Integrated Air Defence Firepower at Army Air Defence College, Gopalpur, Odisha.

In a post on X, the Army said that the COAS complimented the personnel for their dedication towards the nation's defence while hoping for them to continue dominating in the battlespace.

"General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS, witnessed the Integrated Air Defence Firepower at Army Air Defence College, Gopalpur. The exercise showcased seamless synergy of multifarious Air Defence weapon systems operating in a networked environment, effectively validating the detection-to-engagement cycle against new-age hybrid aerial threats. The #COAS complimented the Air Defence Warriors for their relentless commitment towards strengthening India's defence and exhorted them to continue striving for excellence and dominance in the evolving battlespace," the public relations wing of the Indian Army wrote in the post.

- ANI

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Priya S
Prachand is a true symbol of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Seeing it being embraced by our top leadership is so inspiring. HAL and DRDO deserve all the praise for developing such a critical platform for high-altitude areas.
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Rohit P
Good to see hands-on approach. But hope this isn't just for PR. The real test is mass production, timely delivery to regiments, and robust maintenance support. That's where past projects have sometimes lagged.
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Sarah B
As someone married to an Army officer, this news is reassuring. Knowing the equipment is tested and approved at the highest level matters a lot to the families of those who will actually fly these in challenging conditions.
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Vikram M
Perfect for the mountains! This helicopter will be a game-changer along the LAC. The visit to the Air Defence College also shows a focus on integrated, networked warfare. Our preparedness is key for peace.
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Karthik V
Heartening to see the COAS engaging directly with the warriors and the hardware. It boosts morale immensely. More power to our Air Defence Warriors and the teams at HAL!

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