SOURCE: IDRW.ORG
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced after securing a landmark deal for the supply of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH), named Prachand, along with associated training and equipment, valued at Rs. 62,700 crore (excluding taxes), earlier this year. HAL has confirmed that the first batch of LCH Prachand helicopters will be delivered to the Indian Armed Forces starting March 2028.
The contract, a significant boost to India’s indigenous defense manufacturing, is divided into two segments: 66 LCHs for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and 90 LCHs for the Indian Army.
The company is confident of executing the entire order of 156 helicopters within 5.5 to 6 years from the commencement of deliveries, with an annual production rate of 30 LCHs. The helicopters will be manufactured at HAL’s advanced facility in Tumkuru, Karnataka, which also produces the Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), showcasing HAL’s growing manufacturing capabilities.
The LCH Prachand, designed and developed by HAL, is a state-of-the-art, multi-role combat helicopter tailored for high-altitude operations, making it a critical asset “‘for operations in challenging terrains like the Himalayas. The helicopter is equipped with advanced avionics, stealth features, and precision-guided munitions, enabling it to undertake a range of missions, including anti-tank warfare, close air support, and counter-insurgency operations.
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