India cleared its biggest defence deal for 156 Made-in-India LCH Prachand helicopters, boosting indigenous military production under ‘Make in India.’ HAL’s high-altitude combat helicopters will enhance IAF and Army capabilities.
In a major boost to India’s defence capabilities, the government has cleared its largest-ever defence procurement deal for the purchase of 156 Made-in-India Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) Prachand. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on [date].
According to defence officials, the Defence Ministry has signed contracts worth over ₹2.09 lakh crore in the current financial year, marking a significant push for indigenous military manufacturing under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
“This would be the biggest order for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) so far and the choppers would be built at their plants in Bengaluru and Tumkur in Karnataka,” said : Defence Officials as quoted by news agency ANI.
The LCH Prachand, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), is designed for high-altitude warfare and is capable of operating in extreme conditions. It will significantly enhance the combat capabilities of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army.
With this deal, India reaffirms its commitment to self-reliance in defence production while strengthening its aerial combat capabilities.
