The indigenous Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) being developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) crossed a milestone as it received the initial operational clearance (IOC) at the ongoing Defexpo. The choppers will replace the aging Cheetah and Chetak helicopters along with the Russian Ka-226T helicopters. This edition of Defexpo had witnessed signing of about 200 Memoranda of Understanding, technology transfer agreements and product. The LUH is a 3-ton class helicopter with glass cockpit for reconnaissance and surveillance roles.
