India to Phase Out Chetak, Cheetah Helicopters; Bell 407 Shen to be Acquired
Dated 21/3/2007
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Government proposes to withdraw Chetak and Cheetah helicopters from the Army, because the existing fleet of helicopters is of 1960s and 1970s vintage and hence, inadequate for the present operational requirement of the Indian Army
Based on the qualitative requirements framed by the Indian Army, the acquisition process in terms of the Defence Procurement Procedure for procurement of new helicopters compliant with these qualitative requirements, is under way.
This information was given by the Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Smt Jaya Bachchan in Rajya Sabha today.
It was earlier reported on 'India Defence' that India was going to acquire Bell407 Shen helicopters. Here is the report: Indian Army to purchase Bell 407 Shen helicopters
