Helicopters
What are the features of RCS- UDAN 4.0?
Under the fourth version of the government’s regional connectivity scheme UDAN 4.0, a total of 78 additional routes have been approved by the aviation ministry. It will further boost regional connectivity in remote areas of the country. Features The prime ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
HAL to set up logistics bases in Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is to set up logistics bases in Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. This is to entice them towards buying India’s military helicopters and Light Combat Aircraft Tejas. Highlights The HAL is working towards increasing ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Defence purchases from USA
India’s decision to buy American helicopters: MH-60 Romeo Seahawk, AH-64E Apache is being called the biggest takeaway from Trump’s visit to India. What can MH-60 Romeo Seahawk helicopter be used for? The MH-60 Romeo Seahawk helicopters are to be procured ..
Exercise ‘Apharan’ conducted by Southern Naval Command
A large scale Anti Hijacking Exercise named ‘Apharan’ was conducted off the Port of Kochi on Wednesday, 18th December 2019 by the Southern Naval Command of the Indian Navy in collaboration with Indian Coast Gaurd (ICG), all concerned stakeholders and ..
2 Marines killed in helicopter crash
Two marine corps died after their helicopter crashed near Arizona. The members were flying AH – 1Z Viper helicopter. They were on a routine training mission as a part of weapons and tactics instructor course. The identities of the pilots ..
IAF inducts 4 Heavy-Lift Chinook helicopters
Indian Air Force has formally inducted the 4 heavy-lift Chinook helicopters which will be deployed at Chandigarh’s Air Force Station 12 Wing. Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa announced the induction at a ceremony held at Air Force base in Chandigarh. ..
Navy Drill of Iran Velayat 97
Iran will hold a three-day navy drill Velayat 97 in a vast area of the Gulf and the Indian Ocean including a sensitive global shipping route. Features of the Velayat 97 The three-day navy drill would be held in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Chinook Helicopters Arrive in India
Giving a major boost to the Indian Air Force, the first batch of four Chinook helicopters have arrived in India from the US on 10th February, 2019. These four have been brought in the Mundra Port of Gujarat. They will ..