SOURCE: AFI
Air Marshal B Manikantan, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Air Command, conducted a visit to the Helicopter Division of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at Bengaluru and Tumakuru on September 9, 2024.
During his visit, the AOC-in-C interacted with representatives of the design bureau responsible for the Light Utility Helicopter (LUH). He was briefed on the ongoing progress in the production of the LUH, which is slated to be launched by HAL’s Tumakuru division in the near future.
The LUH is a significant development for the Indian Air Force, offering a versatile and advanced helicopter platform. The AOC-in-C’s visit underscored the importance of this project and the close collaboration between the Indian Air Force and HAL.