An Indian Naval Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) met with an accident off the Mumbai coast during a routine sortie. Its three crew members were safely rescued by Naval patrol craft. Navy has ordered an inquiry to investigate the incident. ALH Dhruv is an indigenously developed helicopter with twin engines.
Indian Navy Helicopter meets with an accident
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has created ALH (HAL). The business began producing the helicopter in 1984, and Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm, a German company, originally helped design it . The helicopter was initially flown in 1992, but entered service following certification in 2002.
Indian Naval Advanced Light Helicopter met with an accident off the Mumbai coast during routine sortie. Three crew members of the helicopter were safely rescued by a naval patrol craft. The Navy has ordered an inquiry to investigate the accident. ALH Dhruv is an indigenously developed helicopter with twin engines.
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has developed ALH. The company began manufacturing the helicopter in 1984, and Messerschmitt-Bolkow-Blohm, a German company, originally helped design it (MBB). The helicopter was initially flown in 1992, but entered service following certification in 2002.
India and France commemorate 25th year of strategic partnership
While India and France commemorate their 25th year of strategic partnership, two French Navy warships, the frigate LA Fayette and the amphibious helicopter carrier FS Dixmude, have reached Kochi to commemorate the occasion.
As part of the Jeanne d’Arc circumnavigation mission, the French Naval Ships FS are expected to arrive between March 6 and 10. It is an annual deployment of French Navy ships aimed at enhancing interoperability between the navies of two countries.
The French team visited the ships of Southern Naval Command and professional training schools. The visit’s highlights included cross-training visits, professional and social interactions, and sports fixtures.
A key element of strengthening regional maritime security and stability in the Indo-Pacific area is Indo-French naval cooperation. The presence of French ships in India is a major indication of the two countries’ bilateral defence ties and strategic alliances.
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