This shift has strengthened operational readiness across the Indian Air Force, Army and Navy, while advancing self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

From Dhruv to Prachand: India’s 4 most important indigenous helicopters built by HAL

The ALH Dhruv is an indigenously designed and developed twin-engine helicopter manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). 

What is India's 'Dhruv' helicopter? Know strength, capabilities, power and more

India News: The Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme, sanctioned in 1983, took 33 years to reach initial operational clearance in 2016. Critics highlight this as a delay, but context is key.

HAL and Tejas: Soaring through storms to supremacy

Asia’s biggest aviation gathering kicked off in Singapore, on Tuesday (Feb 20), where the Sarang Helicopter Display Team of the Indian Air Force (IAF) showcased India’s Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv for the first time.

Singapore Airshow: India’s Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv participates in Asia’s biggest aviation event

Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), which faced scrutiny due to a series of accidents earlier this year, has identified and addressed its flaws to prioritise flight safety, senior officials with knowledge of the matter revealed on Wednesday, media reports said.

India: Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter safety flaws identified, being addressed, says report

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) officials on Friday said that four 'Helina' anti-tank missiles were launched from Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv helicopter at Pokhran ranges in Rajasthan.

Watch: India's homegrown anti-tank missile Helina launched successfully, ready for induction