Responding to questions related to helicopters and artillery guns raised in Parliament on March 14, 2012, Defence Minister AK Antony informed about the proposal of procuring 187 Light Utility Helicopters (LUHs) under a design and development project undertaken by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), which was sanctioned by government of India in February 2009 and is proceeding as per approved time lines. He also informed that Indian Air Force helicopters are assisting in providing logistics support in aid of Ministry of Home Affairs’ anti-naxal operations.
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