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President Droupadi Murmu, centre, with Chief of the Air staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, second left, and others, stands in front of the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter 'Prachand' before undertaking a sortie at Air Force Station, in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Prez Murmu flies sortie in LCH 'Prachand' near India-Pak border

February 27, 2026, 01:05 PM - 2 min read

During the flight, Murmu — the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces — delivered a message to the nation, saying, "Prachand helicopter is a powerful symbol of self-reliance. At this moment, I am flying over the Jaisalmer district. I extend my heartfelt greetings and deepest gratitude to our brave soldiers. A warm salute to you, Jai Hind, Jai Bharat.”

Adani Defence partners Leonardo to build an indigenous helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India, boosting defence self-reliance, MRO, training, and jobs.

Adani Defence, Leonardo sign MoU to build helicopter ecosystem

February 3, 2026, 03:19 PM - 3 min read

"This alliance with Leonardo is a pivotal stride toward a resilient, future-proof helicopter ecosystem in India. Merging global excellence with our industrial momentum, we will drive enduring value, high-skill employment, and alignment with Aatmanirbhar Bharat to position India as a global aerospace powerhouse,” said Jeet Adani, Director, Adani Defence & Aerospace.

A helicopter transporting seven individuals, mostly pilgrims, was forced to make an emergency landing near Uttarakhand’s Kedarnath due to technical issues.

Helicopter makes emergency landing in Kedarnath

May 24, 2024, 01:07 PM - 2 min read

Departing from the Sirsi helipad for Kedarnath early Friday, the helicopter was captured in a video circling above the helipad before landing near a Himalayan temple, causing concern among onlookers.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

WB CM Mamata Banerjee injured while boarding helicopter in Durgapur, video surfaces

April 27, 2024, 03:27 PM - 2 min read

The incident occurred when Banerjee was about to take her seat inside the chopper, which was waiting to take off.

Image of Indian Army's Apache attack helicopter.

Indian Army's first Apache Helicopter Squadron deployed in Rajasthan

March 15, 2024, 07:24 PM - 2 min read

The delivery of the Apache attack helicopters is expected to start in May, officials said.

Three MH-60R Seahawk helicopters in a vertical formation above the runway at INS Garuda, signifying their imminent induction into the Indian Navy's air squadron.

MH-Aircraft

March 5, 2024, 11:26 AM - 2 min read

MH 60R Seahawk multi-role helicopters, a maritime variant of the Blackhawk helicopter, ahead of their commissioning into the Indian Navy. Navy on Sunday announced that it will raise the first squadron of MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, imported from the US, at INS Garuda in Kochi on March 6.