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Prachand LCH: The game-changing indigenous attack helicopter that puts India ahead in high-altitude warfare at 21,000 feet

The Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand is India's first indigenously designed and manufactured attack helicopter tailored for high-altitude combat. Built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), it ...
The National Interest

Could India’s HAL Prachand Combat Helicopter Best China’s Z-10?

We may not know for sure until China and India get into another shooting war. Back on May 20, 2025, I wrote an article for The National Interest titled “Was Operation Sindoor a Surprise Victory for ...
Defense News

India advances light attack helicopter program with large tender

India’s Army and Air Force are nearing an order for 156 Prachand combat helicopters, on top of an initial 15 that have already entered service. (Gordon Arthur/Staff) CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — A ...
Flightglobal

HAL gears up for Tejas Mk1A deliveries

Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is hopeful of ramping up production of the Tejas Mk1A Light Combat Aircraft owing to increasing deliveries of the GE Aerospace F404 engine, as it also sees international ...