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India's biggest defence deal worth Rs 62000cr is for THIS helicopter, know its features

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India approved a Rs 62,000 crore deal for 156 Indigenous Light Combat Helicopters Prachand for the Army and Air Force to strengthen defence.
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India has approved its biggest-ever defense deal, worth $7.3 billion, to procure 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) for the Indian Army and Air Force. These helicopters, developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), are equipped to operate in extreme conditions, making them ideal for deployment...

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