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HAL Airport gets satellite-guided navigation system for choppers

HAL Airport gets satellite-guided navigation system for choppers

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HAL Airport, Bengaluru, has become the country’s first airport to operationalise a satellite-guided precision navigation system designed exclusively for helicopters, the state-run aircraft maker said on Friday. With nearly 50 helicopter movements daily at the airport, HAL has closed a long-standing gap in India’s aviation infrastructure. (iStock representative image) Called the Required Navigation Performance – Category H (RNP CAT H) helicopter approach procedure, it has been developed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), validated through flight trials by HAL test pilots and approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). “The operationalisation of India’s first RNP CAT H helicopter approach is a significant milestone for the country’s aviation ecosystem. This capability enhances the safety, efficiency and accessibility of helicopter operations and establishes a benchmark for similar procedures to be implemented at airports across the country,” said HAL chief Ravi K. It allows helicopters to fly highly accurate optimised paths, enabling all-weather access while safely navigating terrain and urban obstacles. The procedure reduces the approach time to HAL Airport from 12 minutes to about …

Op Sindoor Valour, M777 Guns, Prachand Choppers To Headline Republic Day-Style Army Day Parade In Jaipur | India News

Op Sindoor Valour, M777 Guns, Prachand Choppers To Headline Republic Day-Style Army Day Parade In Jaipur | India News

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Last Updated:December 23, 2025, 20:04 IST For the first time, the Army Day parade on January 15 will have a full road-based march-past like Republic Day, instead of the traditional cantonment or parade ground setting The entire event will be heavily themed around Operation Sindoor. File image/PTI The Indian Army will celebrate its 78th Army Day on January 15 in Jaipur, marking the first time the ceremonial parade is being held in the Rajasthan capital. The event comes in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor and is expected to be a strong display of the Army’s combat power, valour, and operational success. From M777 guns to Prachand and Apache helicopters to those who led the entire Op Sindoor, the event will have it all. For the first time, the Army Day parade will be organised on the lines of the Republic Day parade, with a full road-based march-past instead of the traditional cantonment or parade ground setting. The parade will be held along a 1.5-kilometre stretch on Sitapura Road, where a special three-layer seating arrangement is …

Army, IAF Dhruv choppers cleared for flying | Latest News India

Army, IAF Dhruv choppers cleared for flying | Latest News India

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Srinagar: The army and the air force’s Dhruv advanced light helicopter (ALH) fleets, grounded nearly four months ago following a fatal coast guard crash in Gujarat, have been declared airworthy, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) said on Thursday. The development comes at a critical moment as the Indian military readies plans to respond to Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. (HT PHOTO) The navy and coast guard’s ALHs are still grounded. The development comes at a critical moment as the Indian military readies plans to respond to Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. “The Dhruv ALH army and IAF versions are cleared for operations based on the recommendations of the defect investigation committee recommendations,” the state-run plane maker said. A time-bound plan for the resumption of operations has been worked out with the users, it added. Before the clearance came, the army had already begun flying its ALHs in Jammu and Kashmir to address urgent operational needs a day after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. …

Uttarakhand avalanche death toll rises to 6, MI-17 and Cheetah choppers deployed for rescue ops| 10 points | Latest News India

Uttarakhand avalanche death toll rises to 6, MI-17 and Cheetah choppers deployed for rescue ops| 10 points | Latest News India

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The death toll in the avalanche that hit near Mana village in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand on February 28, rose to six on Sunday. Army personnel during the rescue operation of BRO workers, who got trapped under heavy snow following the avalanche that struck on 28th Feb, near Mana in Chamoli on Sunday. (ANI) “One more body recovered by the Army in snow during the ongoing search operation. The body is being brought to Mana post. Now 3 persons are missing,” Lt Col Manish Shrivastava PRO (Defence) Dehradun, told HT. Rescue operations are underway with the Army, ITBP, Air Force, NDRF, and SDRF, working collaboratively to evacuate the trapped persons. ALSO READ: Survivors share Uttarakhand avalanche horror: ‘Heard thunder…couldn’t run’ Here are the top 10 updates on the Uttarakhand avalanche:- 1. Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday visited the Disaster Control Room at IT Park, Dehradun, for the second consecutive day to review the ongoing rescue operation for Border Roads Organisation (BRO) workers trapped in Mana. 2. Vijay Pandey, one of the men …

Tanks, choppers, army: South Korea plunges into crisis after martial law imposed

Tanks, choppers, army: South Korea plunges into crisis after martial law imposed

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Published on Dec 03, 2024 11:26 PM IST South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol stunned lawmakers by declaring martial law accusing the opposition of trying to paralyze his administration. …read more / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on Dec 03, 2024 11:26 PM IST Soldiers withdraw from the National Assembly in Seoul after the passage of a resolution during an emergency plenary session urging South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol to revoke martial law. (AFP) / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on Dec 03, 2024 11:26 PM IST Soldiers try to enter the main hall of the National Assembly after South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law. (AFP) / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on Dec 03, 2024 11:26 PM IST People gather in front of the main gate of the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea.(AFP) / View Photos in a new improved layout Published on Dec 03, 2024 11:26 PM IST Police stand guard in front of the main gate of the National Assembly …

Army looks to hire civil choppers for logistics on northern borders | India News

Army looks to hire civil choppers for logistics on northern borders | India News

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The Indian Army is looking to hire helicopters from civil agencies to carry out a range of jobs along the country’s northern borders such as logistics supplies, carrying troops to forward locations and casualty evacuation when needed, The Indian Express has learnt. It plans to deploy these single-engine helicopters in specific sectors in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, such as Drass, Kargil, Batalik, Doda, Kishtwar and Gurez. Barring the specific sectors, the helicopters will be mostly deployed during the winters — from November to April — for stocking of ration, fuel, other stores and operational purposes. Bids have been invited from potential service providers for details of helicopters available for the purpose, including their rate per flying hour and additional flying hours. According to officials, this is a rare instance when the Army will hire helicopters for winter stocking, carrying out logistics work and supplies and other operational purposes. There are plans for the Armed Forces to increasingly move towards outsourcing of major platforms and equipment instead of buying them — these need massive capital …

6 Killed In Fresh Manipur Violence, Bunkers Destroyed, Choppers On Patrol

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Violence continued in Manipur for the second day on Saturday after an elderly Meitei man was killed Imphal/New Delhi: Six people were killed in fresh violence this morning in Manipur’s Jiribam district, the police said. Suspected Kuki insurgents attacked Nungchappi village in the district 229 km from the state capital Imphal, killing a 63-year-old man identified as Yurembam Kulendra Singha. The attack came a day after an elderly man from the valley-dominant Meitei community, who was offering prayers, was killed in a rocket-propelled bomb attack by Kuki insurgents in Manipur’s Moirang town, according to the police. The five others were killed in a gunfight between armed groups of the Meitei community and the hill-dominant Kuki tribes, sources said. These groups call themselves “village defence volunteers”. The Jiribam Superintendent of Police (SP) and a police team rushed to the area, but were fired at, the police said in the statement, adding the team “retaliated strongly and controlled the firing.” In Imphal, the Inspector General of Police (Intelligence) K Kabib today told reporters, “… Yesterday, some Kuki …

Choppers in Pune fly high on demand during election season | Pune News

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It’s election time and as politicians pack in multiple rallies at multiple venues in a day, it’s the choppers-on-hire services that’s making it possible for them to do so. In the bargain, choppers are flying high on demand this season and raking in big money. “This election season is witnessing a surge in election flights across India compared to the previous one, providing a substantial profit to me,” said Anil Seolekar who has been operating chopper services since 2008. Pune-based Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Oxford Group, Seolekar has two single-engine Bell model choppers. Currently, both are engaged in election duties, mainly in Maharashtra and Gujarat. Seolkar revealed that during the election period, the hourly charges to hire the helicopter range from Rs 1,50,000 to Rs 2,00,000 for a single-engine helicopter and Rs 3,50,000 for a twin-engine one. Similarly, Ishwarchandra A G, Director of Kagiu Aviation in Pune also admitted that they have observed a surge in demand for helicopters this election season. The third-party agents have a fleet of 17 helicopters and 62 private …

2 Choppers Collide Mid-Air During Parade Rehearsal In Malaysia

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Ten people were killed on Tuesday after two helicopters collided in mid-air during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade, the navy said in a statement. All 10 were crew members aboard the aircraft involved in the accident, which occurred at the Lumut naval base in the western state of Perak at 9.32 a.m. Tuesday morning (0132 GMT), the navy said. At least 10 people k1lled when two military helicopters collided midair in Lumut, #Malaysia. pic.twitter.com/gR45qrwjVZ — Arthur Morgan (@ArthurM40330824) April 23, 2024 “All victims were confirmed dead at the scene and sent to the Lumut army base hospital for identification,” the navy said. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Source link

7 missing after 2 Japanese military choppers crash in Pacific ocean | World News

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Seven people were missing after an apparent accident overnight involving two Japanese military helicopters off the coast, officials confirmed on Sunday. One of the eight onboard was was rescued, the report said.(Rep image) Defence Minister Minoru Kihara told reporters that rescuers “spotted what are believed to be parts of the aircraft in the sea”, while a military spokesman said one of eight people on board had been rescued. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! Source link