India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited(HAL) handed over an Advanced Light Helicopter Mark 3 variant to the Government of Mauritius, thus augmenting the nation's existing fleet of helicopters from HAL. Indian&nbsp;Government-run HAL and the Government of the Republic of Mauritius share a business relationship that spans over three decades and the latest contract for a single ALH Mk3 chopper for the Mauritius Police Force was signed in January 2022.&nbsp; HAL&nbsp;would continue to provide all the technical, logistic, and maintenance support for ALH helicopters in Mauritius.

ALH Mk III is a multi-role, multi-mission versatile helicopter in the 5.5-tonne category. It has proven its mettle in various utility roles, including numerous lifesaving missions during natural calamities in India and abroad. More than 335 ALH have been produced to date, logging a cumulative of more than 3,75,000 flying hours.&nbsp;

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Speaking at the handing over event at the HAL Helicopter Division in Bengaluru, E P Jayadeva, Director (Operations), HAL, said that the helicopter had been handed over way ahead of schedule. "This order is in line with the Indian Government's vision to boost defence exports to Friendly Foreign Countries. The handing over of export helicopter has further bolstered the ties between both countries. The ALH Mk III helicopter will meet the operational requirements of Mauritius Police Force," he said.

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A K Dip, Commissioner of Police, Mauritius Police Force (MPF), said that&nbsp;the induction of a new helicopter into the stables of the Mauritius Police Force will enhance its aerial capabilities. The helicopter will contribute immensely to ensuring territorial integrity and enhancing the speed and effectiveness of police intervention during critical incidents and disasters. 
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India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited(HAL) handed over an Advanced Light Helicopter Mark 3 variant to the Government of Mauritius, thus augmenting the nation's existing fleet of helicopters from HAL.

India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited(HAL) handed over an Advanced Light Helicopter Mark 3 variant to the Government of Mauritius, thus augmenting the nation's existing fleet of helicopters from HAL. Indian Government-run HAL and the Government of the Republic of Mauritius share a business relationship that spans over three decades and the latest contract for a single ALH Mk3 chopper for the Mauritius Police Force was signed in January 2022. HAL would continue to provide all the technical, logistic, and maintenance support for ALH helicopters in Mauritius. ALH Mk III is a multi-role, multi-mission versatile helicopter in the 5.5-tonne category. It has proven its mettle in various utility roles, including numerous lifesaving missions during natural calamities in India and abroad. More than 335 ALH have been produced to date, logging a cumulative of more than 3,75,000 flying hours. Also read | Indian Space agency ISRO starts 2023 launch calendar with success of 'SSLV-D2'; India gets a new rocket! Speaking at the handing over event at the HAL Helicopter Division in Bengaluru, E P Jayadeva, Director (Operations), HAL, said that the helicopter had been handed over way ahead of schedule. "This order is in line with the Indian Government's vision to boost defence exports to Friendly Foreign Countries. The handing over of export helicopter has further bolstered the ties between both countries. The ALH Mk III helicopter will meet the operational requirements of Mauritius Police Force," he said. Also read | India: 15 made-in-India helicopters of the govt-run aerospace firm to fly in formation at Aero India A K Dip, Commissioner of Police, Mauritius Police Force (MPF), said that the induction of a new helicopter into the stables of the Mauritius Police Force will enhance its aerial capabilities. The helicopter will contribute immensely to ensuring territorial integrity and enhancing the speed and effectiveness of police intervention during critical incidents and disasters. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Indian aerospace firm HAL hands over indigenous, multi-role ALH Mk3 helicopter to Mauritius

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Dhruv chopper along with 3 Chetak helicopters are helping extricate skimmed oil from the vessel MV Wakashio. India had gifted One Dhruv and 2 Chetak Helicopters in December 2016 to Government of Mauritius.&nbsp;

HAL Dhruv is a utility helicopter designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). &nbsp;A total of 228 Dhruv Helicopters have been produced by March 2017 including 216 for the Indian Armed Forces. It has been supplied to Nepal Army &amp; Mauritius Police, Maldives.

India has been increasingly focusing on Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence and just a few weeks ago defence ministry had come out with 101 "negative list" of items that can’t be imported.

When it comes to Chetak Helicopters, HAL started manufacturing of helicopters in 1962 by entering in an agreement with Sud Aviation (Presently M/S Airbus). The first Chetak in ‘Fly Away’ condition delivered in 1965. One of the Chetaks used to clean the Mauritius oil spill was given in 1987.

India yesterday sent equipment and a 10 member team to Mauritius to help the country deal with the crisis which it as declared as an "environmental emergency".

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Dhruv chopper along with 3 Chetak helicopters are helping extricate skimmed oil from the vessel MV Wakashio. India had gifted One Dhruv and 2 Chetak Helicopters in December 2016 to Government of Mauritius.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Dhruv chopper along with 3 Chetak helicopters are helping extricate skimmed oil from the vessel MV Wakashio. India had gifted One Dhruv and 2 Chetak Helicopters in December 2016 to Government of Mauritius. HAL Dhruv is a utility helicopter designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). A total of 228 Dhruv Helicopters have been produced by March 2017 including 216 for the Indian Armed Forces. It has been supplied to Nepal Army & Mauritius Police, Maldives. India has been increasingly focusing on Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence and just a few weeks ago defence ministry had come out with 101 "negative list" of items that can’t be imported. When it comes to Chetak Helicopters, HAL started manufacturing of helicopters in 1962 by entering in an agreement with Sud Aviation (Presently M/S Airbus). The first Chetak in ‘Fly Away’ condition delivered in 1965. One of the Chetaks used to clean the Mauritius oil spill was given in 1987. India yesterday sent equipment and a 10 member team to Mauritius to help the country deal with the crisis which it as declared as an "environmental emergency".

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Indian aerospace firm HAL hands over indigenous, multi-role ALH Mk3 helicopter to Mauritius

Made in India helicopters help Mauritus in evacuating oil from breached Japanese vessel