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The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted the inaugural test run of a 3.5 km long emergency landing strip on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Bijbehara, Anantnag. This marked the first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) drill in Jammu and Kashmir, involving five helicopters including the newly introduced US-manufactured Chinook.

Political parties gearing up for the Lok Sabha elections in South India are driving a surge in demand for private aviation services, particularly helicopters and jets. Bookings are soaring, with the BJP reserving over a hundred aircraft for campaign purposes. This surge in demand raises concerns about the availability and cost of non-political VVIPs. 

The relocation aims to bolster the IAF's capabilities for search and rescue operations, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), and casualty evacuation. This move follows the recent commissioning of INS Jatayu, a new naval base in the Lakshadweep archipelago, reinforcing the Indian Navy's presence in strategically important areas

TMC RS MP Saket Gokhale filed a complaint against PM Narendra Modi with the Election Commission, alleging a violation of the code of conduct for using an IAF helicopter during a political rally in Andhra Pradesh. Fact-checking revealed that EC's guidelines allow for exceptions in security-related matters for the Prime Minister.

The helicopters, procured from US defence company Boeing, will be received starting from May, with a delivery delay of three months. The squadron's establishment follows Indian Army pilots and technicians completing training in the United States

Ahead of the IPL 2024 season, Rishabh Pant's stellar performance in Delhi Capitals' practice session grabs attention as he flawlessly executes MS Dhoni's iconic Helicopter shot.

The deal includes Operational Role Equipment and signifies a step towards indigenization in defence manufacturing. Additionally, a contract was signed with Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) for the procurement of 693 Armament Upgrades of Infantry Combat Vehicle BMP2 to BMP2M

As India gears up for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, a surge in demand for private jets and helicopters is anticipated, allowing political leaders to campaign more efficiently across the country. This surge is expected due to the limited timeframe for campaigning and the need to cover vast geographical areas

The Cabinet Committee on Security on Thursday greenlit proposals to acquire 34 new ALH Dhruv helicopters, with the Indian Army slated to receive 25 of these choppers and the Indian Coast Guard to be allocated nine.

The Indian Navy commissioned its first MH 60R Squadron, INAS 334 'Seahawks', marking a significant milestone in enhancing maritime capabilities. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar presided over the ceremony, highlighting the MH 60R helicopter's role in bolstering national security

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma made a spectacular entrance in a helicopter ahead of the fifth Test against England in Dharamsala.

The Indian Navy is set to commission the MH 60R Seahawk, a multirole helicopter, on March 6 at INS Garuda in Kochi, Kerala, as part of its modernization efforts. The MH-60R will bolster the Navy's capabilities in anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, search and rescue, medical evacuation, and vertical replenishment

The move follows an agreement between India and the Maldives to replace military personnel with civilians by specific deadlines. The Indian government had gifted helicopters and an aircraft to support search and rescue missions and medical airlifts

The Indian Air Force (IAF) showcased its latest arsenal during the Vayu Shakti 2024 exercise, featuring debut appearances of France-origin Rafale fighter aircraft, indigenous light combat helicopter Prachand, and US-made Apache assault chopper and Chinook

The cause was identified as a technical snag, ensuring the safety of both the crew and the helicopter, according to officials from the Indian Air Force (IAF).