Kochi Mar 31 PTI In a major boost to Indias Maritime Security two indigenously designed and manufactured Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter ALH MK III was formally welcomed on Thursday at Indian Coast Guard Air Enclave Kochi This will complete the unit entitlement of 04 ALH MK III Both the aircraft will be inducted into 845 Squadron Coast Guard under the administrative and operational control of Coast Guard Air Enclave Kochi a Defence release said here As the rotor blades of the helicopter cut through the air aircraft were ceremonially welcomed into service with a traditional water cannon salute The induction marks a boost to coastal security management by Coast Guard along the coast of Kerala Karnataka and around Lakshadweep it said ALH MK III Helicopters feature an array of systems previously seen only on heavier multi-role helicopters These helicopters are fitted with modern surveillance radar and electro-optical equipment which enable them to undertake the role of maritime reconnaissance in addition to providing long-range search and rescue both by day and night In addition to special operations capabilities ALH MK III is also fitted with a heavy machine gun to undertake constabulary missions A removable Medical Intensive Care Unit MICU is also fitted on ALH MK III Helicopters to airlift critically ill patients The Helicopter also has a host of advanced avionics making it truly an all-weather aircraft PTI TGB NVG NVG

New Delhi [India], January 28 (ANI): In a boost to maritime security, the indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) MK III aircraft was formally inducted at INS Utkrosh by Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN) chief Lieutenant General Ajai Singh at Port Blair on Friday.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 30 (ANI): The Indian Navy on Friday inducted two Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) MK III into its 321 Flight at the naval helicopter base INS Shikra in Mumbai.

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) rescued seven fishermen from a grounded boat that was about to sink off Vanak Bara, Diu on the night of September 13, 2021. On receiving the distress call from Diu Administration, the ICG immediately responded and deployed indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mk-III from Porbandar to conduct the rescue operation in […]