Ga onbeperkt met Magzter GOLD
Krijg onbeperkte toegang tot meer dan 9000 tijdschriften, kranten en Premium-verhalen voor slechts
Poging GOUD - Vrij
CCS Okays Induction Of 156 Indigenous Combat Copters
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
|March 29, 2025
The Ministry of Defence on Friday signed two contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the supply of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH), Prachand, along with training and other associated equipment, worth 62,700 crore, excluding taxes.
The contract for the lease of the first Flight Refuelling Aircraft (FRA) was also firmed up. While the first contract is for supply of 66 LCHs to the Indian Air Force (IAF), the second is for procurement of 90 LCHs to the Indian Army.
"The supply of these helicopters shall commence from the third year and will be spread over the next five years. The contracts will enhance the Armed Forces' combat capability at high altitudes," the Ministry said in a statement.
Dit verhaal komt uit de March 29, 2025-editie van The New Indian Express Tiruchy.
Abonneer u op Magzter GOLD voor toegang tot duizenden zorgvuldig samengestelde premiumverhalen en meer dan 9000 tijdschriften en kranten.
Bent u al abonnee? Aanmelden
MEER VERHALEN VAN The New Indian Express Tiruchy
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
Centre to unveil Constitution in nine languages, including Nepali, today
President to preside over the event as chief guest
1 min
November 26, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
Bhagwat: Must inspire world to live in peace & happiness
REFLECTING on the fulfilment of a Ram temple dream in Ayodhya through “tireless efforts and countless sacrifices”, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday called upon the countrymen to unite in building an India that embodies supreme glory, spreads happiness and peace, and delivers the fruits of development.
1 mins
November 26, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
'Gujarat model': Note on PDS aimed at making system cashless submitted
AT the request of the Centre, the Gujarat government submitted a concept note outlining a model aimed at making the public distribution system (PDS) cashless and more transparent.
1 min
November 26, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
Focus on Joshna, Abhay in 2025 Squash World Cup
FORMER World No 10 Joshna Chinappa and India’s men’s No 1 player Abhay Singh will be chasing glory during the 2025 SDAT-Squash World Cup in Chennai, scheduled to be held from December 9 to 14.
1 min
November 26, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
ASI firms up framework to end excavation delays
LEARNING from years of stalled excavations and delayed reports, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is preparing a structured framework to ensure that major archaeological projects no longer hinge on individual officers or collapse when they are transferred or retire.
2 mins
November 26, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
Tata Motors launches Sierra at ₹11.5L, eyes 20-25% share in SUV segment
TATA Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPVL) on Tuesday launched its ‘premium’ midsize SUV Sierra at a starting price of ₹11.49 lakh. Bookings for Sierra start from December 16 and deliveries will commence on January 15, 2026.
1 mins
November 26, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
NSG to MHA: Availability of bomb-making devices increases blast threats
EASY availability of chemicals and electrical components is behind the recent spik in the use of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) by rogue groups and elements in Jammu & Kashmir and other places like the recent Red Fort blast, the NSG has alerted the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
1 min
November 26, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
Astute, dependable and diplomat, he was a great friend and mentor
ONE of India’s most accomplished and quietly influential diplomats, Ambassador P S Raghavan passed away on November 24 at his home in Bengaluru after a resolute battle with cancer.
1 mins
November 26, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
Seeds to stabilise soil in landslide-hit U’khand
FACING frequent landslides in one of India’s top 10 most vulnerable districts, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is turning to an advanced biological solution —hydroseeding — to stabilise a critical stretch of the Badrinath Highway near Kameda in Gauchar. The move comes after previous engineering efforts failed to contain the erosion threatening the vital route.
1 min
November 26, 2025
The New Indian Express Tiruchy
A 'Honest Second Opinion' can ensure right treatment
WITH a view to help patients avoid unnecessary surgeries and reduce unnecessary expenses, Superhealth, a healthcare startup has launched ‘Honest Second Opinion’.
1 mins
November 25, 2025
Listen
Translate
Change font size