Uncertainty looms over the participation of the locally produced Dhruv advanced light helicopter (ALH) and its armed version Rudra in the upcoming Republic Day flypast after the armed forces ...

A fleet-wide inspection has revealed that some navy and coast guard ALHs are facing the same problem — cracks in the swashplate assembly.

A Board of Inquiry was launched after an Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv crashed in Gujarat's Porbandar, resulting in the deaths of three crew members, including two ...

The ALH, a twin-engine, multi-role utility helicopter capable of ferrying 14 passengers or a 2,000-kg payload, first flew in 1992 and was inducted into service in 2002.

The ALH’s armed version Rudra was also grounded after the January 5 crash. The army and the IAF account for more than 90 Rudra helicopters. The ALH has been involved in around 15 accidents ...