NEW DELHI — India’s first indigenously built light attack helicopter, Rudra, has received its Initial Operational Clearance (IOC), and will be showcased at the upcoming Aero India exposition. The ...

A big newcomer at this year’s Aero India show was the Hindustan Aeronautics Rudra, a weaponised variant of the indigenously developed Dhruv helicopter. Designated the Advanced Light Helicopter – ...

Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has commenced deliveries of the Dhruv MkIII helicopter to the Indian navy and coast guard. The Indian state-owned airframer delivered three helicopters to the navy and two ...

Two Indian Army HAL Dhruv helicopters fly in formation with a Dhruv Mk IV (Rudra) armed helicopter during a parade on 9 January 2023. The Indian Army operates 144 Dhruvs. (Janes/Akhil Kadidal) An ...