The ALH Dhruv Mk III UT (Utility), the Indian Army version, is designed for Search & Rescue, Troop Transportation, Internal Cargo, Recce/ Casualty Evacuation etc. It has proved its performance in high altitude regions like Siachen Glacier and Ladakh.
The Indian Air Force received a fleet of 22 AH-64 Apache helicopters in 2020 via a $3.1 billion contract with the US government and Boeing.
Authorities said that the pilot saw a technical fault in the chopper, and chose to make an emergency landing.
Like every year, the govt will host a grand Republic Day parade on January 26, 2023, to showcase the military and cultural might of India. What's special this year is the fact that the this will be the first Republic Day celebrations hosted at the ceremonial boulevard after Rajpath was renamed Karta
The Apache will provide the Indian Army with a significant boost in capability just as the AH-64 has for the Indian Air Force.
Boeing India president Salil Gupte said TBAL is an example of Boeing's commitment towards 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and the co-development of integrated systems in aerospace and defence not only for India but for the whole world.
Indian firepower got a major boost as Indian Air Force completed acquisition of all Apache and Chinook Helicopters. Boeing has completed delivering all of these helicopters as per the deal it struck with the Indian Air Force.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is conducting night operations at a forward air base near the India-China border using Apache helicopter, MiG-29 fighter aircraft, Chinook heavy-lift helicopter.
The Indian Air Force on Saturday carried out air operations at a forward base near India-China border. Visuals on ANI showed Su-30MKI fighter aircraft and Apache attack helicopter moving in and out of the airbase near the border with China.
The Indian Air Force on Monday announced that the newly procured American-origin Chinook heavylift choppers and Apache attack choppers will take part in the Republic Day parade at the Rajpath, Delhi, for the first time.
The Apache combat helicopter's capability at electronic warfare, along with its modern firepower, is what is expected to provide an edge to Indian armed forces in a battlefield. As per defence experts, the Apache also scores over the Russian Mi-35 chopper, which it is set to replace, in its night vision capability and missile power.
According to retired Air Marshal Manmohan Bahadur, a helicopter pilot himself, the Longbow radar of the Apache, which has a 360-degree coverage, helps it score over the Mi-35 in electronic warfare.
Apache helicopters inducted into IAF, can be deployed in any weather. The ceremonial key of Apache helicopters handed over to Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa
Ceremonial key of Apache helicopters handed over to Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa
In a major boost to the Indian Air Force’s combat capabilities, eight US-made Apache AH-64E attack helicopters are set to be inducted into the IAF today.
Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa and Western Air Commander Air Marshal R Nambiar near the Apache choppers for 'Pooja' ceremony before induction at the Pathankot Air Base.
Eight US-made Apache AH-64E attack helicopters are set to be inducted into the Indian Air Force today.
It had earlier been speculated that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be the guest of honour at the induction ceremony. However, Defence Ministry officials on Monday said that he will not be present as he is currently on an official tour of Japan and South Korea, aimed at strengthening bilateral defence co-operation.
The AH-64E Apache for the Indian Air Force completed successful first flights in July 2018. The first batch of Indian Air Force crew began their training to fly the Apache in the US in 2018.
Boeing said the first batch of the Apaches arrived in India and an additional four choppers will be delivered to the IAF next week. "The eight choppers will then move to the Pathankot Air Force station for their formal induction by the IAF, in September," it said. The AH-64E Apache is one of the world's most advanced multi-role combat helicopters and is flown by the US Army.
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