15 December 2012

News Story: Indian army to get more attack helicopters

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NEW DELHI, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- India's military, concerned about possible Pakistani and Chinese Himalayan threat, will receive new helicopters as it reconfigures its armed forces.

The Indian army intends to have an air component for each of its 13 corps, which each contains roughly 60,000 soldiers. Under an Army Aviation Corps plan, each corps will have three squadrons, each consisting of 10 helicopters of various types.

The three squadrons will have separate roles, of reconnaissance and surveillance, attack and utility, Online International News Network reported Friday.

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