A Fortnight without ALH Fleet: Defence Secretary Calls it a Setback, Armed Forces Face Operational Challenges
The grounding of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) fleet has emerged as a significant challenge for India’s armed forces, with Defence Secretary R.K. Singh acknowledging the setback during a press briefing on the Republic Day Parade preparations. R.K. Singh confirmed that the ALH fleet would not be participating in this year’s Republic Day Parade due to safety concerns following the crash of a Coast Guard ALH in Gujarat on January 5. “The grounding of the ALH fleet is a little setback. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is currently conducting safety checks, and it will be sorted out soon. However, it is…