Panel approves procurement of 15 light combat helicopters

“The CCS has approved procurement of 15 Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Limited Series Production at the cost of Rs 3,887 crore along with infrastructure sanctions worth Rs 377 crore,” the defence ministry said.

“This helicopter is equipped with requisite agility, maneuverability, extended range, high altitude performance and around-the-clock, all-weather combat capability to perform roles of Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), Destruction of Enemy Air Defence (DEAD), Counter Insurgency (CI) operations against slow moving aircraft and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPAs)…and be a potent platform to meet the operational requirements of Indian Air Force & Indian Army,” the ministry said.