The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the procurement of 15 indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) at a cost of Rs 3,887 crore.
The defence ministry said 10 helicopters will be for the Indian Air Force and five will be for the Indian Army.
“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.
