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Ministry of Civil Aviation launches UDAN 5.1 specifically designed for hel
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched UDAN 5.1 to further enhance the connectivity to remote areas of the country and achieve last-mile connectivity through helicopters.
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Four Russian military aircraft shot down near Ukraine
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Su-34 fighter-bomber, Su-35 fighter and two Mi-8 helicopters had made up a raiding party, and had been "shot down almost simultaneously" in an ambush in the Bryansk region, adjoining northeast Ukraine, reported independent Russian news outlet Kommersant.
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Manipur violence: UAVs, Army helicopters being used for aerial surveillanc
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Indian Army has deployed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and helicopters to keep an eye on sensitive areas across Manipur as authorities work to restore normalcy in the violence-hit state.
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Germany: Shooting at Mercedes factory leaves two dead
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
A large-scale emergency operation was underway and a special operations team sealed off the site with a full-scale deployment including two helicopters and several emergency doctors.
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India moves closer towards USD 300 million weapons deal with US for its Na
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
India is moving towards clearing a proposal to buy American weapons including the Hellfire missiles and Mark 54 anti-submarine torpedoes for its MH-60 Romeo multirole helicopters.
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9 US soldiers killed as two Black Hawk helicopters crash
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
While addressing the presser on Thursday, an Army spokesperson said that the HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, which were flying during the routine training mission out of the Fort Campbell military base, crashed in Trigg County, Kentucky, at around 10 pm (local time) Wednesday.
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Indian Navy, Coast Guard ALH Dhruv chopper fleets continue to remain groun
Updated : 3 years ago IST
More than two weeks after an accident off the Mumbai coast, the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard have continued to keep their ALH Dhruv chopper fleets grounded as thorough checks are being carried out on specific parts of the indigenous helicopters.
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Part of Army's ALH Dhruv helicopter fleet resumes operations
Updated : 3 years ago IST
After being grounded for over 10 days, some of the ALH Dhruv helicopters of the Indian Army have resumed operations, said Indian Army officials on Tuesday.
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Defence Ministry approves proposals worth Rs 70,500 crore for buying howit
Updated : 3 years ago IST
In a big push towards the 'Make-in-India' in the defence sector, Defence Ministry on Thursday approved proposals worth Rs 70,500 crore for buying different weapon systems for the Indian defence forces.
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IAF dispenses over 25000 ltrs of water to contain Goa forest fire
Updated : 3 years ago IST
So far, 47000 litres of water have been dispensed by the IAF over the afflicted area, said officials.
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Goa forest fires: Defence Ministry to send helicopters, Rane thanks PM Mod
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"Received an intimation from the Honourable Prime Minister's office that the Defence Ministry would provide full support and the office of the Honourable Prime minister will monitor the situation (of forest fires) closely," said Rane.
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Defence forces halt ALH Dhruv fleet operations in wake of Navy accident
Updated : 3 years ago IST
In the wake of the accident off the Mumbai coast two days ago, the defence forces have halted the operations of the ALH Dhruv helicopters till the time investigators find the reason for the incident and precautionary checks are carried out.
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