Relevance: GS-3 (Defence Technology, Security) | Source: ICG, HAL updates

News and Issue

After an ALH Dhruv crash in Porbandar, a review committee identified defects in a key flight-control component. The Navy and Coast Guard fleets will undergo phased modifications to restore safety and reliability.

About ALH Dhruv

ALH Dhruv is a multi-role helicopter designed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

  •  It is used by all three armed forces and the Coast Guard for:
  • coastal and maritime surveillance,
  • search and rescue,
  • logistics and disaster response,
  • high-altitude operations.
UPSC Value Box

  • Thing to Remember: ALH Dhruv is an indigenous multi-role helicopter under India’s defence aviation capabilities.
  • Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) — Ministry of Defence PSU responsible for its design and production.

Q. With reference to the ALH Dhruv helicopter, consider the following statements:

  1. It is an indigenously developed platform.
  2. It is used only for land-based operations.
  3. It is manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

Select the correct answer:
 A. 1 and 2 only
 B. 2 only
 C. 1 and 3 only
 D. 1, 2 and 3

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