Indian Army, IAF seek 200 light Helicopters to replace ageing Chetak-Cheetah fleet

Aug 08, 2025

The Indian Ministry of Defence on Friday issued a Request for Information (RFI) to replace its fleet of Chetak and Cheetah helicopters with about...

Cyclone Michaung: IAF Chetak helicopters deployed for cyclone Michaung relief efforts in Chennai

Dec 05, 2023

As Cyclone Michaung continues to wreak havoc in Tamil Nadu, IAF Chetak helicopters have been deployed for flood relief operations in Tamil Nadu's Chennai...

Army to replace entire fleet of Cheetah, Chetak chopper fleet in next 10 years

Nov 07, 2023

The Indian Army's aviation corps will replace its entire fleet of Cheetah and Chetak choppers in the next 10-12 years with indigenously built helicopters,...

Kerala Governor particiaptes in 'A day at sea' with Coast Guard

Feb 01, 2023

The Coast Guard Ships Samarth took the Governor to the sea. Apart from Samarth, Sarang, Samar, Abhinav, Anagh, C-162, C-410, AB Urja Pravaha, Dornier,...

Indian Army's Chetak Corps conduct 'Exercise Chetak Chaukas'

Mar 11, 2023

"The exercise focused on planning, preparation, familiarisation & updation of the database with all stakeholders," Indian Army's South Western Command officials said.

Operation Sagar Bandhu: Chetak helicopters from INS Vikrant used in rescue ops in Sri Lanka, says EAM Jaishankar

Nov 29, 2025

The EAM added that the helicopters had Sri Lanka Air Force personnel onboard.