11 December 2012

News Story: Army to have own heavy duty combat helicopter fleet


NEW DELHI (PTI): The Government has decided to allow the Indian Army to have its own heavy duty attack helicopter fleet, Defence Minister A K Antony said on Monday.

"Yes... the decision to vest the future inductions of attack helicopters with the Army has been taken keeping in view the operational requirements in the field," Antony told Lok Sabha in a written reply.

He was asked if it has been decided to let the Army have its own heavy duty attack chopper fleet.


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