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The Indian Army will induct the first operational squadron of the domestically manufactured Rudra advanced light helicopter (ALH) in August.
An unnamed military source was quoted by The Times of India as saying that the squadron would initially be raised in Bengaluru, and later deployed in the country's western sector.
Commenting on the helicopter, the source said Rudra would offer ground commanders with an edge in the battlefield.
"The ALHs did excellent rescue work in Uttarakhand recently," the source said. "With combat firepower, speed and mobility, they will prove their worth in military operations too."
A weapon system integrated variant of the domestically built Dhruv helicopter, Rudra is designed to carry out both utility and attack missions, as well as offer close air support and protection to the ground forces in the battlefield.
Read the full story at Army Technology