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the Air OP Squadrons and
Flights would be transferred to the Army, but all attack helicopter units and medium and heavy-lift helicopters would remain with the Air Force. The attack helicopters would be placed under command and control of the Army. An Additional Directorate General of Army Aviation was sanctioned on 29 October 1986 and placed under the Director General Mechanised Forces. The Corps of Army Aviation thus came into being on 1 November 1986, with Brigadier (later Major General) Atma Singh as the first Additional Director General. The Chetak and Cheetah helicopters were transferred to the Army, but the Air Force continued to provide logistic and maintenance support till 31 October 1989. The nomenclature
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continues to remain with the Air Force, results in a deficiency of the tactical lift capability in the operational scenario. The delay in acquiring true attack helicopter units, which are integral to battle is a major concern. Lack of fixed wing aircraft, when the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and paramilitary forces have them affects functions like command and control, staff transport, logistics, casualty evacuation and communication.
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Operation Vijay, the corps with its Cheetahs of Nos. 663 and 666 R&O Squadrons and a number of Independent Flights carried out 3100 air sorties of operational flying in support of the Army's 3rd Infantry and 8th Mountain Divisions. It directed intense artillery fire, which turned out to be
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In March 2021, a new Army
Aviation Brigade with three squadrons was established at Missamari in Assam. The equipment profile of this brigade includes armed Advanced Light Helicopters, Cheetah helicopters and Heron unarmed aerial vehicles. As of 2023, there are three Army Aviation Brigades. On 1 June
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in
November 1985. This finally bore fruit and an Army Aviation Cell was created at Army headquarters under then Brigadier Atma Singh. On 16 July 1986, the Government decided that the Army would have its own communication and utility helicopters, which would wholly man, maintain and control it. All
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Following the 1971 war, the Air OP retired all their fixed wing aircraft and moved on completely to helicopters. New squadrons and flights were raised. With an increasing number of pilots needing to be trained, and the Air Force finding that difficult, 659 Air OP Squadron took up the responsibility
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in North West
Kashmir in October 2005. 665 Army Aviation Squadron (R&O) took part in flood relief operations in Maharashtra and Gujrat in 2006. No.1 (Independent) R&O Flight took part in Operation Kosi Prahar, the flood relief operations in Bihar in 2008. No.666 Aviation Squadron (R&O)
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The corps has taken part in
Operation Bajrang from 1990 to 1991 and Operation Rhino in the Brahmaputra Valley and adjacent areas from 1990. During Operation Rahat, there were severe snow storms, which paralysed the Kashmir valley in February 2005. Cheetahs of 663 Army Aviation Squadron evacuated
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The late 1960s saw an intense debate between the army and the air force. The army wanted to equip each division with at least one Air OP flight, which was not agreeable to the air force. The army also wanted the fixed wing aircraft to be replaced with the more manoeuvrable helicopters. This was
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leading to the direct hits on an ammunition dump at Biar Bet in the Rann. Following the ceasefire, the Army understood the need for more adequate Air OP cover and the limitations of the ageing
Austers. This problem was well understood by Brigadier FSB Mehta, the then Brigadier (Artillery) in the
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for its light-helicopter contract for supplying troops stationed at high altitudes. The $ 750 million contract for the 197 helicopters intended to replace its 1970s Chetak and
Cheetah helicopters for high-altitude surveillance and logistics. The successful bidder would provide 60 helicopters in
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The Corps of Army
Aviation still consists of a large number of ageing aircraft like the Cheetah and Chetak, which need replacement by modern helicopters. The predominant role of the corps continues to remain reconnaissance and observation. The absence of medium and heavy lift helicopters, which
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The proposals were first put forward to the
Government in April 1968 for an independent Corps of Army Aviation, which would be part of an integrated command and control along with tanks, guns and infantry. These were renewed in February 1977. The Air Force raised concerns about duplication of
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light training aircraft from Flying Clubs to raise Nos. 6, 7 and 8 Flights, which were made available to the frontline Army Divisions on the Western Front. Though lacking in aircraft, both in numbers and quality, the Air OP pilots performed a commendable job during the war.
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took part in Operation Cactus Lily. In addition to its traditional role of directing artillery fire, it flew communication sorties along with photo and reconnaissance missions. No. 11 AOP Flight dropped numerous surrender leaflets and then was instrumental in guiding the
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can join the corps directly, if they have cleared the Pilot Aptitude Battery Test (PABT). They have a two-year attachment with a fall back arm after getting commissioned. Officers may revert to their parent corps or fall back arm, if they are grounded for any reason.
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decided to meet in two purchases. To meet immediate requirements, 197 light helicopters would be procured on the international market; Hindustan Aeronautics Limited would develop and manufacture 187 HAL Light Utility Helicopter, of which 126 would be for the
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The Army Aviation Corps has several squadrons. In addition, there are several Reconnaissance and Observation (R&O) flights that operate independently and are not attached to any squadrons. The full list can be accessed here ā
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from October 1993 to November 1994. During the operation, the corps flew over 2,000 hours accident-free with 100-percent serviceability in desert-like conditions. In April 2005, a flight of four Cheetahs was positioned with the
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operating condition; the remaining 137 aircraft would be produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The successful bidder was required to invest at least 30 percent of the contract in India. In December 2014, the
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In August 2021, all Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) of the Indian Army, many of which were earlier with the Artillery, were moved to the Army Aviation Corps. This bought all aviation assets of the Army under one roof.
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were employed in reconnaissance, direction of artillery fire and casualty evacuation from exposed advanced landing grounds, which it performed gallantly. During the fourteen months of operations, the Austers flew from
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a turning point in the war, helped induction of special forces and evacuating 900 casualties from temporary and makeshift helipads. For their role, 663 and 666 R&O Squadrons were given COAS unit citations.
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of France. The introduction of helicopters in the army led to its use in diverse roles in addition to Air OP ā transport, casualty evacuation, communications, liaison, light utility and light attack roles.
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took up the case for raising of a separate air wing for the army, which would increase the firepower and mobility of the army and would comprise light, medium and heavy as well as armed helicopters.
479:. Reconnaissance (Recce) and Observation (R & O) flights might be part of squadrons or operate independently. The latter do not have a parent squadron and are designated by an (I) in their name.
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910:, who is also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, presented colours to the Army Aviation Corps on 10 Oct 2019 in a ceremonial parade, which was held at Army Aviation Base, Nasik Road.
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In October 2001, the nomenclature of R&O Squadrons / Flights was changed to Army Aviation Squadrons (R&O) or Army Aviation Flights (R&O). The same year, the first squadron with
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aircraft, ground facilities and manpower. The efforts were renewed in 1981, when a Study Group continued to press for a formal decision. The Chief of Army Staff, General
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539:. The second unit, No.2 Air OP Flight was raised in October 1947 with five Auster Mark Vs. During these early years, officers were trained at School of Artillery,
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3047:"NorthernComd congratulates 666 Army Aviation Squadron for being conferred the 'Chief of Army Staff Flight Safety Trophy' for the year 2021ā22"
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MR-20 cargo drones are capable of ferrying loads of up to 20 kg that can be used to supply essentials to troops at difficult locations.
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2227:"Lieutenant General Ajay Kumar Suri assumed the appointment of Director General & Colonel Commandant of Army Aviation on 21 Jun 2021"
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program. Of these 135 are earmarked for the Indian Army. However the deal was later dead by 2021. The Army was looking at the indigenous
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980:(MEDEVAC) in wartime and during natural disasters. The director general of the Army Aviation Corps is Lieutenant General A.K. Suri.
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Punjab sector ā No. 661 Air OP Squadron with Nos. 3, 8 and 14 AOP Flights, in support of 7th, 14th and 15th Infantry Divisions
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No.1 (I) Air OP Flight saw action against regular armoured forces, supported by artillery and mechanised infantry during the
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finally agreed upon and the army pilots underwent training and conversion in 1968. The plans were to introduce HAL Chetaks (
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for a deal for 31 MQ-9B drones (15 for Navy, and 8 each for Army and Air Force). The document will now be forwarded to the
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Army Aviation Corps pilots are drawn from other combat arms, including artillery officers. Officers passing out from the
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and proved useful during the heavy artillery duels. The most noteworthy event was the use of Austers to direct fire of
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took part in rescue operations during Operation Cloudburst, after Leh was devastated by flash floods in August 2010.
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3582:"Make in India: Defence ministry okays $ 3.4 billion deals including procurement of US-origin M777 artillery guns"
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HAL test pilot Wing Commander (retired) Unni K. Pillai and Director General of Army Aviation Corps Lt Gen AK Suri
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Before independence, officers were sent to Britain for training in the No. 43 Operational Training Unit (OTU) at
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was developed. Kamov would build a production plant in India, and 197 helicopters would be purchased under the
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2945:"Cockpit view of Rudra formation by IAF, grand fly-past featuring 75 aircraft at Republic Day parade ā Watch"
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of training at that time. These helicopter pilots proved their mettle in the frigid high altitudes of
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2132:ā In Feb 2020, The Indian Army Ordered 6 helicopters which is expected to be delivered in early 2023.
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numerous casualties. The same squadron took part in Operation Imdad, the rescue operation during the
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3399:"Army Gets Deliveries of 2 Israeli Heron TP Drones Bought in 2020, Deploys Them Along LAC in Ladakh"
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United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or MONUSCO
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Shakargarh Sector - Nos.1 and 9 Air OP Flights, in support of the 39th and 54th Infantry Divisions
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Following the war, the Pushpaks were given back to the Flying Clubs. They were replaced with
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Chhamb Sector - No.2 Air OP Flight, in support of the 10th, 25th and 26th Infantry Divisions
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Jaisalmer Sector ā No. 12 (Independent) Air OP Flight, in support of 12th Infantry Division
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with five flights under its command, was given this additional responsibility of training.
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Meanwhile, in the western sector, the Air OP units took part in the following sectors-
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was selected as a light utility helicopter to replace the Chetak and Cheetah while the
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2362:"Army Aviation In India, Air Power Journal Vol. 3 No. 3 MONSOON 2008 (July-September)"
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was raised. A total of seven squadrons are planned with ten helicopters in each one
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3255:"India's defence ministry signs deals worth $ 975 mln for indigenous helicopters"
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provide logistical support for the Indian Army in remote and inaccessible areas.
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3173:"Army raises first Apache attack helicopter squadron in Jodhpur near Pak border"
2324:"Explained: What is Army Aviation Corps, the youngest Corps of the Indian Army?"
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3148:"Indian Army Raises 1st Apache Attack Helicopter Squadron Near Pakistan Border"
2996:"Army Aviation Establishes First Apache Squadron to Enhance Defence Capability"
999:, which are under the operational control of the army. Helicopters such as the
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3769:"India-US Drone deal: US Congress approves 31 MQ9B SkyGuardian drone deal"
3714:"HAL's light chopper tested to 20,000 feet, ready for high altitude trial"
3472:"Indian Army Hands Landmark $ 20-Mil Deal To Indian Drone-maker IdeaForge"
3198:"Indian Army awaiting batch delivery of Apache attack helicopters from US"
2625:"Colour presentation by Hon'ble President of India to Army Aviation Corps"
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operations in April 1965. The Austers of the unit acted in support of the
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No. 2 Air OP Flight took part in Operation Polo and was attached with the
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aircraft took part in the capture of Goa during Operation Vijay in 1961.
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3229:"Army Chief says LCH good for high altitude; Army to procure 95 of them"
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helicopters. The Indian Army requires 394 light helicopters, which the
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2963:"Army to move first LCH squadron to Missamari near LAC by October end"
2839:"Army Aviation Corps ā Bharat Rakshak ā Indian Army & Land Forces"
2011:
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3744:"US sends Letter of Acceptance to India for Predator drone purchase"
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The Combat Army Aviation Training School (CATS) was established in
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Aviation arm of the Indian Army and its youngest overall combat arm
2161:ā On 15 March 2024, US sent the Letter of Acceptance (LoA) to the
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List of active Indian military aircraft Ā§ Army Aviation Corps
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on 1 September 2003. The training was previously conducted at the
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3687:"HAL light utility helicopter project achieves another milestone"
3438:"Army orders more Switch Vertical Take Off and Landing mini-UAVs"
707:) for the mountains. Both these helicopters were manufactured by
3300:"Watch: IAF's Apache-like Made in India Light Combat Helicopter"
2669:"37 pilots, 10 instructors complete Army chopper course at CATS"
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utility helicopters was raised. (No.201 Army Aviation Squadron)
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2647:"UAVs, Aviation unit boost Army surveillance in eastern sector"
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and later placed order for it under limited series production.
3662:"US, India Sign Contract for 6 More AH-64E Attack Helicopters"
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The earliest use of aircraft by the army can be traced to the
3275:"Centre approves 34 new Dhruv choppers for Army, Coast Guard"
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2923:"Captain Abhilasha Barak first woman combat aviator in army"
2599:"Myanmar operation: 70 commandos finish task in 40 minutes"
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Integration of Indian Army UAV Squadrons with Army Aviation
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in September 1948. Following the operations, they moved to
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3069:"At world's highest battlefield, army pilots are saviours"
2390:"Vayu IV/2011, Indian Army Aviation: The Challenges Ahead"
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made a compelling presentation to the then Prime Minister
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No.3 Air OP Flight, which was raised in 1958 with the new
3533:"First Look At Indian Army's New Cargo Drones For Ladakh"
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at Dhaka, the first Indian fixed wing aircraft to do so.
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3134:"Army Raises Its First Light Combat Helicopter Squadron"
3022:"Indian Army Inducts First Apache 451 Aviation Squadron"
3363:"Army to get indigenous light helicopters by Dec. 2022"
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The Corps presently includes the following squadrons:
2569:"Army Aviation Corps: On the Wings of Transformation"
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List of equipment of the Indian Army Ā§ Aircraft
832:) provided useful fire support to the field units.
703:) for operations in the plains and the HAL Cheetah (
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2015 Indian counter-insurgency operation in Myanmar
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3604:"Rogozin: India will produce at Mi-17 and Ka-226T"
3515:"Army Orders 100 Swarm Drones From Indian Startup"
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2437:"Army Aviation ā Present Status and Modernisation"
2093:In 2012, the army was evaluating helicopters from
562:The Austers of No.1 (I) Air OP Flight deployed in
4239:Military units and formations established in 1986
2138:(LUH)ā The helicopter will replace the fleet of
491:(Air OP), where aeroplanes were used during the
381:Chief of Army/Air Staff commendation cards (154)
2879:"Indian Army showcases Rudra in RD Parade 2017"
1531:Cheetah, Chetak and Dhruv Utility Helicopters
1493:Cheetah, Chetak and Dhruv Utility Helicopters
864:A unit of the Army Aviation Corps operated in
751:. Major Menezes landed an Army HAL Krishak at
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3494:"India tops list of drone-importing nations"
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2543:"Army Aviation : The Arm of the Future"
1356:Dhruv Utility and Rudra ALH-WSI Helicopters
2779:"The Official Home Page of the Indian Army"
2733:"The Official Home Page of the Indian Army"
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575:and the advance landing grounds (ALGs) at
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1544:Siachen Saviours (Battle Honour, Kargil)
3555:"Indian Military News Headlines ::"
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3413:"India orders Hermes 900 for army, navy"
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804:Reconnaissance and Observation (R&O)
743:transport helicopters during the daring
4234:Administrative corps of the Indian Army
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2901:"Army Day Special: The Soaring Gideons"
2567:Bansal, Shantanu K (21 February 2015).
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2296:"Vayu IV/2011, Aviators in Olive Green"
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1439:Chetak and Cheetah Utility Helicopters
523:was formed the next day. The aircraft (
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2758:"Guest Column ā Army's Mini Air Force"
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2489:"30 years of the world's coldest war"
2414:"After Fighter Now Onto Transporters"
2322:Kulkarni, Sushant (2 November 2020).
1652:2022, an attack squadron composed of
635:In 1963, the then Army Chief General
631:The idea of a corps for Army Aviation
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4148:Electronics and Mechanical Engineers
3557:. Bharat-Rakshak.com. Archived from
2514:"Vayu IV/2011, 'Collective Heroism'"
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4184:Judge Advocate General's Department
2713:from the original on 3 October 2018
2681:from the original on 3 October 2018
1701:HAL Prachand of Army Aviation Corps
859:United Nations and other Operations
734:A better equipped Air OP under the
517:659 Squadron of the Royal Air Force
4244:Army aviation units and formations
3610:. 12 December 2014. Archived from
3492:Mallapur, Chaitanya (4 May 2015).
2461:Sandhu, Veenu (20 February 2016).
884:, Army Aviation Corps transported
655:50 (Independent) Parachute Brigade
551:Operations and evolution of Air OP
511:was established in India in 1942.
409:Lieutenant General Ajay Kumar Suri
14:
3712:Shukla, Ajai (10 December 2018).
2548:. Centre for Land Warfare Studies
2435:Chand (Retd), Lt General Naresh.
467:(AAC) is the youngest arm of the
211:Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses
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3803:Army Aviation-A Force Multiplier
3535:. Team Livefist. livefistdefence
3091:"Employment and Control of UAVs"
2961:Peri, Dinakar (5 October 2022).
2125:Other planned acquisitions are:
1375:Prachand Light Combat Helicopter
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972:The Army Aviation Corps perform
507:. The Army Aviation wing of the
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3470:Aroor, Shiv (13 January 2021).
2853:"No.201 Army Aviation Squadron"
2487:Kumar, Dinesh (13 April 2014).
1713:rockets at Exercise Yudh Abhyas
557:Indo-Pakistani War of 1947ā1948
185:Counter Surface Force Operation
3361:Peri, Dinakar (21 June 2021).
3020:Arora, Sumit (19 March 2024).
1663:, which will be equipped with
1610:and Rudra ALH-WSI Helicopters
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2205:"Aviation Corps in 22nd year"
2167:Cabinet Committee on Security
1814:license-built version of the
1054:List of squadrons and flights
709:Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
513:No. 656 Air OP Squadron (RAF)
4249:1986 establishments in India
3342:. Flightglobal Insight. 2020
2136:HAL Light Utility Helicopter
2120:HAL Light Utility Helicopter
2112:HAL Light Utility Helicopter
1896:HAL Light Utility Helicopter
1693:during Exercise Gagan Strike
1628:Cheetah Utility Helicopters
1457:Cheetah Utility Helicopters
745:crossing of the Meghna River
501:Forward Observation Officers
181:Counterinsurgency operations
2701:"Army Aviation Corps (AAC)"
2159:General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper
1635:671 Army Aviation Squadron
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1587:Chetak Utility Helicopters
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1239:Dhruv Utility Helicopters
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1187:Dhruv Utility Helicopters
1170:Dhruv Utility Helicopters
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906:The President of India Mr
888:for Operation Hot Pursuit.
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729:Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
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337:Ati Vishisht Seva Medals
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3635:"World Air Forces 2020"
3339:"World Air Forces 2021"
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2674:The Financial Express
2573:Indian Defence Review
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326:Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
307:Operation Hot Pursuit
188:High Altitude Warfare
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4177:Administrative Corps
3660:Gady, Franz-Stefan.
3500:. Business Standard.
2180:Indian Naval Air Arm
1689:HAL Rudra providing
1421:Utility Helicopters
1182:Soldiers of the Sky
1134:Utility Helicopters
1079:adding missing items
776:Evolution as a corps
681:HAL HAOP-27 Krishaks
675:Inter-service issues
370:Vishisht Seva Medals
4121:Military Music Wing
3865:Mechanised Infantry
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2130:Boeing AH-64 Apache
2080:Status: In service.
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433:Boeing AH-64 Apache
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3773:The Economic Times
3693:. 17 December 2018
3586:The Economic Times
3304:The Economic Times
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2947:. 26 January 2022.
2603:The Economic Times
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2007:IAI Searcher
1999:
1947:
1937:Surveillance
1927:IAI Heron TP
1914:6 on order.
1871:Boeing AH-64
1865:90 on order
1846:HAL Prachand
1840:10 on order
1816:Alouette III
1767:50 on order
1658:
1654:HAL Prachand
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1273:Helicopters
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1024:Organization
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235:Part of
18:
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3565:13 December
3539:8 September
3422:15 December
3380:7 September
3346:23 December
3279:India Today
3239:16 February
3202:India Today
3177:India Today
2153:Indian Army
2034:NRT NIMBUS
1993:Switch 1.0
1973:2 on order
1890:6 on order
1823:HAL Cheetah
1741:Helicopters
1732:In service
1528:Nasik Road
1472:Nasik Road
1454:Nasik Road
1115:References
1086:August 2023
1005:HAL Cheetah
955:Recruitment
950:Present day
936:Nashik Road
868:as part of
824:During the
493:World War I
483:Early years
469:Indian Army
453:HAL Cheetah
355:Sena Medals
313:Decorations
279:Engagements
247:Indian Army
149:Indian Army
138:(1947ā1986)
125:(1942ā1947)
63:(1942ā1947)
4228:Categories
3965:J&K LI
3895:Maratha LI
3890:Grenadiers
3645:24 January
3498:IndiaSpend
2191:References
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