In the context of the Indian defence, what is \'Dhruv\'?

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Dhruv is the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), a multi-role, multi-mission indigenous helicopter developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Armed Forces. Inducted since 2002, it serves Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard for utility, reconnaissance, search and rescue, and troop transport. It has a max takeoff weight of 5.5 tons, Shakti engine, glass cockpit, and high-altitude capability up to 6,000 meters. Over 300 units produced, with UN peacekeeping deployments and exports. It is not a warship, submarine, or missile.

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Advanced light helicopter Dhruv is the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), a multi-role, multi-mission indigenous helicopter developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Armed Forces. Inducted since 2002, it serves Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard for utility, reconnaissance, search and rescue, and troop transport. It has a max takeoff weight of 5.5 tons, Shakti engine, glass cockpit, and high-altitude capability up to 6,000 meters. Over 300 units produced, with UN peacekeeping deployments and exports. It is not a warship, submarine, or missile.

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